Effectiveness of Temperament Based Therapy with Support for Anorexia Nervosa

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 project aims to evaluate the short and long-term effectiveness of Temperament Based Therapy with Support (TBT-S) for patients with anorexia nervosa. Participants will receive five consecutive days of TBT-S, alongside standard treatment, to assess its impact on reducing eating disorder psychopathology. The study will measure outcomes at four timepoints: before and after TBT-S, and at 3 and 12 months follow-up. The primary goal is to determine if TBT-S enhances the effectiveness of usual treatment compared to controls.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥18, all genders
* A Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnosed anorexia nervosa disorder (F50.0, F50.01, F50.02, also including F50.9 - atypical anorexia nervosa)
* Willingness to have Support(s) participate in treatment
* Medically stable

Exclusion Criteria:

* Intellectual developmental disorder or intellectual disability; psychotic disorder or other psychopathology that may affect or prevent participation in the study
* diagnosed alcohol or other substance use disorder within 3 months prior to study initiation
* ongoing inpatient treatment at the time of study enrollment (participants currently in inpatient care must be discharged and engaged in outpatient treatment before participating in the TBT-S week

Where it's running

• Oslo University Hospital, Regional Department for Eating Disorders
  Oslo, Norway Recruiting

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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.