Anorexia Nervosa
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to measure the effect of a neurobiologically-guided intensive family based treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALNEW FED TR
NEW FED TR is a five day treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa. It is a neurobiologically informed, interactive, family-based treatment that draws upon the specific etiological traits characterizing anorexia nervosa. It stands for Neurobiological research findings Enhanced With Family/Friends of those with Eating Disorders, addressing Trait Responses that both create a vulnerability to the illness and serve as markers for recovery through treatment (formerly reported as Temperament-Based Treatment).
Sponsors
University of California, San Diego
National Eating Disorders Association
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa * Illness onset at least 2 years prior to study * Medically stable * Identified carer to participate in treatment with participant
Exclusion criteria
* Developmental or intellectual disorder * Diagnosis of substance abuse or dependence in 3 months prior to study * Current suicidal thoughts * Severe comorbid psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body Mass Index | 3 months post-treatment |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Eating Disorder Examination Total Score | 3 months post-treatment | Clinical symptoms |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORChristina Wierenga, PhD
University of California, San Diego
STUDY_CHAIRLaura Hill, PhD
The Center for Balanced Living
Outcome results
None listed