Digital treatment for adolescents with eating disorders

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This feasibility study aims to evaluate a personalized digital treatment for adolescents aged 15 to 18 with eating disorders. Participants will engage in a 10-week program that includes weekly therapist contact and complete self-report questionnaires at various intervals. The study will assess the feasibility of the intervention, identify which adolescents benefit most, and analyze the cost-benefit of the treatment. The research employs a Person-based approach to develop effective behavior change interventions tailored to the needs of the participants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

A. Diagnosed with F50.1 Atypical anorexia nervosa, F50.3 Atypical bulimia nervosa, F50.8 Other eating disorders, F50.9 Eating disorder, unspecified

B. Age between 15 and 18 years.

C. Stable dose of medication for a co-morbid psychiatric treatment for six weeks and who continue to meet study entry criteria.

D. Internet access.

E. Speaks and write Norwegian.

Exclusion Criteria:

A. Diagnosed with F50.0 Anorexia nervosa or F50.2 Bulimia nervosa

B. Disorders of psychological development (F80-F89).

C. Patients with avoidant restrictive food intake disorders (F50.82)

D. Participants with a co-morbid medical condition or disorder known to influence eating or weight (i.e., pregnancy, cancer), psychotic disorders, acute suicidality, or substance abuse and/or substance dependence and severe depressive episode.

E. Receiving inpatient- or face to face psychological treatment.

Where it's running

• Haukeland University Hospital
  Bergen, Norway Recruiting
• Bømlo Kommune
  Bømlo, Vestland, Norway Withdrawn
• Helse Fonna
  Haugesund, Norway Completed

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Tine Nordgreen, PhD — Division of Psychiatry, Haukeland University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Emilie Nordby, MA
• Email: emilie.sektnan.nordby@helse-bergen.no
• Phone: 55975000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.