Assessing mealtime anxiety in patients with eating disorders
Mealtime Anxiety in Eating Disorders: An Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) Project
This study is testing how mealtime anxiety affects people with eating disorders in treatment and whether doing certain activities after meals can help them feel less anxious.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Oslo University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oslo) |
| Trial ID | NCT05730348 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate mealtime anxiety in patients with eating disorders who are receiving treatment in an inpatient unit. Participants will report their anxiety levels using an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) mobile app during their usual treatment over a two-week period. One week will involve performing post-mealtime activities to determine if these activities help reduce anxiety. The study seeks to understand the relationship between mealtime experiences and anxiety levels in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 16 years old admitted to the Regional Department for Eating Disorders inpatient unit.
Not a fit: Patients who are receiving tube feeding for all meals during the study period will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved strategies for managing anxiety in patients with eating disorders during mealtimes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited information on similar studies, the use of ecological momentary assessment in mental health research has shown promise in capturing real-time data on anxiety.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients admitted to the Regional Department for Eating Disorders adult in-patient unit (\>16 years old) will be invited to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who receive tube feeding for all meals during the study period will be excluded.
Where this trial is running
Oslo
- Oslo University Hospital, Regional Department for Eating Disorders — Oslo, Norway (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kristin Stedal, PhD — Oslo University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Kristin Stedal, PhD
- Email: krsted@ous-hf.no
- Phone: 23027344
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.