Cognitive Remediation Therapy for Anorexia

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byCatherine Alix Timko, PhD

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial tests if adding Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) to Family Based Treatment (FBT) helps adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) by making their thinking more flexible. The goal is to see if this combined approach improves treatment outcomes. Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) has been developed and tested for adolescents with anorexia nervosa to improve cognitive flexibility and holistic processing.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adolescents aged 12-18 with Anorexia Nervosa who are stable enough for outpatient treatment and have no other major health issues. Parents or caregivers must be over 18, willing to participate, live with the adolescent, and provide medical clearance.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa.

I am stable enough to receive treatment without being hospitalized.

My child has been diagnosed with AN.

Exclusion Criteria

I am a pregnant teenager.

I have had 4 or fewer sessions of chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

I am not within the specified age range for adolescents.

I have a brain condition or injury that might affect my treatment participation.

Treatment Details

The study tests if Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) can improve 'set-shifting' (the ability to switch between tasks or thoughts) in teens with Anorexia Nervosa, potentially leading to better outcomes when combined with Family Based Treatment.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: FBT w/ Adolescent-focused Cognitive Remediation TherapyExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Family Based Treatment with Adolescent-focused Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT): Families will receive 15 sessions of FBT over six months. The first 9 sessions of FBT will be preceded by adolescent-focused CRT.

Group II: Family Based Treatment (FBT)Active Control1 Intervention

Families will receive 15 sessions of FBT alone.