← Back to Search

Online Guided Self-Help for Anorexia

N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up these assessments will be collected bi-weekly (sessions 2, 4, 6, 8) and at all major assessment points (bl, 3 months within treatment, eot, 6 and 12-month follow-up)
Awards & highlights

Summary

This trial will compare two treatments for Anorexia Nervosa in youth to determine if one is more effective and efficient.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adolescents aged 12-18 with Anorexia Nervosa who live with family, speak English fluently, and have internet access. They must be medically stable for outpatient treatment and not involved in other psychotherapy trials. Medications for other psychiatric conditions are allowed if doses have been consistent.
What is being tested?
The study compares two treatments: Online Guided Self-Help Family-Based Treatment (GSH-FBT) and traditional FBT via Videoconferencing (FBT-V). It aims to determine if GSH-FBT can more efficiently improve clinical outcomes in adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa than FBT-V.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions involve psychological therapy rather than medication, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional or psychological discomfort as they confront issues related to their eating disorder.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~these assessments will be collected bi-weekly (sessions 2, 4, 6, 8) and at all major assessment points (bl, 3 months within treatment, eot, 6 and 12-month follow-up)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and these assessments will be collected bi-weekly (sessions 2, 4, 6, 8) and at all major assessment points (bl, 3 months within treatment, eot, 6 and 12-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
Ratio of therapist hours to %EBW change
Secondary study objectives
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
Mental Depression
Eating Disorders

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Online Guided Self-Help-Family-based Treatment (GSH-FBT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
GSH-FBT consists of 10 20-minute parent-only sessions over 9 months. The guidance portion is manualized and will be delivered by a clinician familiar with both the online modules and FBT, who acts as a "coach." Sessions follow an online curriculum containing a total of 65 short videos. Each lecture series is comprised of a written introduction orienting the viewer to the videos, 5-9 short videos (\< 7 minutes each), and assigned reading from the parent education manual, Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder. In line with GSH approaches, coaches direct parents to watch or re-watch specific videos contained in the online platform related to their questions.
Group II: FBT via Videoconferencing (FBT-V)Active Control1 Intervention
15 60-minute sessions of 3-phase manualized FBT modified for videoconferencing will be delivered to participants randomized to this treatment by therapists trained in FBT. The first phase encourages parental management of weight restoration (approximately 8 weekly sessions); the second phase promotes a developmentally appropriate transition back to adolescent management of weight restoration and maintenance under parental supervision (approximately 4 bi-weekly sessions), and the third phase focuses on adolescent development (approximately 3 monthly sessions). Each session consists of 10 minutes with the adolescent individually to discuss progress and the adolescent's perspective on treatment, followed by 50 minutes with the entire family.

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,869 Previous Clinical Trials
2,777,336 Total Patients Enrolled
47 Trials studying Anorexia Nervosa
22,643 Patients Enrolled for Anorexia Nervosa
Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
2,448 Previous Clinical Trials
17,492,194 Total Patients Enrolled
14 Trials studying Anorexia Nervosa
1,155 Patients Enrolled for Anorexia Nervosa

Media Library

FBT via Videoconferencing Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05563649 — N/A
Anorexia Nervosa Research Study Groups: Online Guided Self-Help-Family-based Treatment (GSH-FBT), FBT via Videoconferencing (FBT-V)
Anorexia Nervosa Clinical Trial 2023: FBT via Videoconferencing Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05563649 — N/A
FBT via Videoconferencing 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05563649 — N/A
Anorexia Nervosa Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05563649 — N/A
~131 spots leftby Jul 2027
Unbiased ResultsWe believe in providing patients with all the options.
Your Data Stays Your DataWe only share your information with the clinical trials you're trying to access.
Verified Trials OnlyAll of our trials are run by licensed doctors, researchers, and healthcare companies.
Back to top