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Behavioural Intervention
Social Therapy for Eating Disorders (SF-ED Trial)
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Carrie J McAdams, MD PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
DSM-5 criteria met for Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Atypical Anorexia Nervosa (AAN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Purging Disorder (PD), or subthreshold Bulimia Nervosa within the past twelve months
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
Current inpatient or residential treatment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to final study visit (approximately 1 year apart)
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
"This trial aims to test two different social therapeutic interventions to see which one is more effective in improving outcomes for patients with eating disorders. Participants will attend multiple sessions over 12 weeks and complete assessments at different
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who have been diagnosed with eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Purging Disorder, or subthreshold Bulimia within the last year. It's not suitable for those who don't meet these specific criteria.
What is being tested?
The study is testing two types of social therapeutic interventions to see which helps more with eating disorders. One group will receive educational sessions about social functions in eating disorders while another will also participate in a collaborative art task.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions are educational and interactive rather than medical treatments, traditional side effects like you might expect from medication are not applicable here. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I have been diagnosed with an eating disorder like Anorexia or Bulimia in the last year.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I am currently staying in a hospital or treatment center.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline to final study visit (approximately 1 year apart)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to final study visit (approximately 1 year apart)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Change in anxiety symptoms
Change in depression symptoms
Change in eating disorder diagnosis
+2 moreSecondary study objectives
Change in attribution biases
Change in perceived social support
Change in sense of social connectedness
+6 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: InteractiveExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: EducationalExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Educational
2021
N/A
~930
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterLead Sponsor
1,089 Previous Clinical Trials
1,059,623 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Eating Disorders
63 Patients Enrolled for Eating Disorders
Carrie J McAdams, MD PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1 Previous Clinical Trials
34 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Eating Disorders
34 Patients Enrolled for Eating Disorders