Personalized treatment approaches for eating disorders
A Pilot Investigation of Network-Informed Personalized Treatment for Eating Disorders versus Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dynamic Mechanisms of Change
This study is looking at a new way to treat eating disorders by customizing therapy to fit each person's needs, and it's for anyone dealing with conditions like anorexia or bulimia who wants to see if this personalized approach works better than the usual therapy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Louisville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Louisville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10738284 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new treatment method for eating disorders that tailors therapy to individual patients' needs, compared to a standard cognitive behavioral therapy approach. The study aims to determine how well this personalized treatment works and whether it can lead to better outcomes for patients. By focusing on the unique symptoms and experiences of each individual, the research seeks to improve the effectiveness of treatment for conditions like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the new personalized treatment or the standard therapy, allowing researchers to compare results.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are experiencing anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
Not a fit: Patients with eating disorders who are under 21 years old or those who do not meet the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatment options for individuals suffering from eating disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While personalized treatment approaches are gaining interest, this specific method is innovative and has not been extensively tested in the context of eating disorders.
Where this research is happening
Louisville, United States
- University of Louisville — Louisville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Levinson, Cheri Alicia — University of Louisville
- Study coordinator: Levinson, Cheri Alicia
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.