Early treatment for anorexia nervosa in a day hospital

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 study evaluates the impact of early intervention for adolescents with anorexia nervosa in a day hospital setting. It involves a multidisciplinary approach, including psychological and dietary assessments, to provide comprehensive care while allowing patients to remain in their home environment. The study will recruit patients over two years and follow their outcomes for five years, assessing both clinical symptoms and family experiences. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of this early treatment model compared to traditional outpatient care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adolescents in the age range of 12-18 years and their parents,
* First-time consultation at the MDA for anorexia nervosa (according to DSM-5) evolving for less than 12 months,
* Adolescents with clinical characteristics suitable for DH care.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Parents and/or children who do not speak French or cannot read or write,
* Patients who have been followed by an eating disorder specialist in the past 12 months (at the MDA or elsewhere) or previously hospitalized for anorexia nervosa,
* Patients who have undergone family therapy in the past,
* Patients with BMI less than 13 kg/m2 for those under 14 years old, or less than 14 kg/m2 for those over 14 years old at the initial assessment,
* Patients with a major psychiatric comorbidity or a metabolic condition interfering with eating or its regulation,
* Patients and families in a crisis situation requiring immediate hospitalization.

Where it's running

• Maison de Solenn Maison des Adolescents, Cochin Hospital
  Paris, Idf, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Corinne BLANCHET, MD, PhD
• Email: corinne.blanchet@aphp.fr
• Phone: 00 33 1 58 41 24 24

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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.