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Online Relapse Prevention Methods for Eating Disorders (ORP Trial)

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Waitlist Available

Led By Cheri A Levinson, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Louisville

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

over the age of 18

currently meet criteria for anorexia nervosa, other specified feeding and eating disorder-atypical anorexia nervosa, or bulimia nervosa

Must not have

under the age of 18

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 1 month follow up and 6 month follow up

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing two different methods for preventing relapse after treatment for eating disorders: imaginal exposure therapy and writing and thinking intervention. The goal is to see if either method is more effective than the other, and if so, to understand why.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 who've recently left intensive treatment for eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia. It's not suitable for those with severe mental health issues, medical instability, or anyone discharged from care over a month ago.

What is being tested?

The study compares two relapse-prevention methods post-eating disorder treatment: imaginal exposure therapy and a writing/thinking task. It aims to see which better prevents relapse and improves symptoms and fears related to eating disorders.

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects are not detailed, interventions may trigger emotional discomfort due to confronting fears in the case of imaginal exposure, or stress from introspection during writing tasks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am over 18 years old.

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I have been diagnosed with anorexia, atypical anorexia, or bulimia.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am younger than 18 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 1 month follow up and 6 month follow up

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~1 month follow up and 6 month follow up

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 month follow up and 6 month follow up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Change in Eating Disorder Symptoms using the EDE-Q

Rate of Eating Disorder Relapse

Re-admission Percentage

Secondary study objectives

Change in Eating Disorder Symptoms

Change in Positive and Negative Affect

Change in State Anxiety

+2 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Imaginal Exposure ConditionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will complete one phone session including education about the treatment followed by four online sessions of imaginal exposure across a one month time period. Each session is separated by 1 week.

Group II: Writing and Thinking ConditionActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will complete one phone session including education about the treatment followed by four online sessions of a writing and thinking intervention across a one month time period. Each session is separated by 1 week.

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