Evaluating a new therapy for adolescents at risk of severe 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 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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• Uppsala University Hospital
  Uppsala, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Martina Isaksson, PhD
• Email: martina.isaksson@uu.se
• Phone: +46706954108

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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.