Evaluating a new therapy for adolescents at risk of severe eating disorders
Feasibility and Efficacy of Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Youth At Risk for Developing Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders
This study is testing a new therapy called Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy to see if it can help teenagers aged 14-19 who are at risk of serious eating disorders feel better and manage their emotions.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 18 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uppsala University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Uppsala) |
| Trial ID | NCT06792071 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) for adolescents aged 14-19 who are at risk of developing severe and enduring eating disorders. Participants will undergo approximately 22 weeks of treatment, which includes individual psychotherapy and group skills training. The primary focus is on measuring changes in eating disorder symptoms and emotional regulation, particularly addressing issues related to emotional overcontrol and loneliness. The study seeks to fill a gap in treatment options for youths who have not responded to previous interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 14-19 with restrictive eating disorder symptoms that persist despite prior treatment attempts.
Not a fit: Patients requiring emergency care for eating disorder symptoms or those at high risk for suicide may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could provide a new effective treatment option for adolescents struggling with eating disorders and emotional regulation issues.
How similar studies have performed: While research on RO-DBT is limited, similar therapeutic approaches have shown promise in treating emotional regulation issues in various psychiatric disorders.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 14-19 years old * Primarily restrictive eating disorder symptoms that remain despite at least one previous treatment attempt. * Problems related to maladaptive overcontrol * Written informed consent (for minors, this includes consent from all caregivers and the minors themselves). Exclusion criteria: * Eating disorders symptoms in need of emergency care * High risk for suicide * An inability to respond to the questionnaires or participate in the skills class, e.g., due to lack of knowledge in Swedish.
Where this trial is running
Uppsala
- Uppsala University Hospital — Uppsala, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Martina Isaksson, PhD
- Email: martina.isaksson@uu.se
- Phone: +46706954108
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.