Evaluating Multifamily Therapy for Teens with Anorexia Nervosa
Therapeutic Process at Work in Multiple Family Therapy Groups for Anorexia Nervosa During Adolescence. An Exploratory Study.
This study is trying out a group therapy approach for teens with anorexia that involves multiple families working together to see how it helps them cope with the challenges of the illness.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 138 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris, Île-de-France Region) |
| Trial ID | NCT06091306 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on the qualitative evaluation of multifamily therapy (MFT) for adolescents aged 12 to 20 diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The therapy involves bringing together multiple families to participate in group sessions aimed at addressing the complexities of anorexia within a familial context. Each group consists of 5 to 7 families and includes 10 sessions over several months, allowing for in-depth exploration of therapeutic processes and family dynamics. The study aims to gather insights from families who have participated in MFT at the Maison de Solenn-Maison des Adolescents at Cochin Hospital.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adolescents aged 12 to 20 with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and their families who have participated in multifamily therapy.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a supportive family structure or those who have contraindications to multifamily therapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of how multifamily therapy impacts treatment outcomes for adolescents with anorexia nervosa.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for multifamily therapy in treating anorexia nervosa, indicating that this approach is both effective and supported by existing literature.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Families who have taken part in a multifamily group on anorexia nervosa, i.e. : * Parents (or any adult identified as a referent by the teenager), teenagers and siblings (over 6 years old) who have taken part in multi-family therapy (people from the teenager's family who have not taken part in the group will not be included), * Adolescents aged 12 to 20, * Adolescents with anorexia nervosa according to DSM5 criteria, * Adolescents treated at the Maison des Adolescents at Cochin Hospital, * Non-opposition of adolescents, their parents and siblings. It will be possible to include in the study a parent or sibling whose adolescent did not wish to take part in the research but who participated in the MFT group. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication to multifamily therapy (i.e. any family situation that makes it impossible to bring parents and children together in family therapy without changing the setting (parents stripped of parental authority, educational removal measure, mediated visits, etc.), * Any patient whose main diagnosis is not anorexia nervosa according to DSM5 criteria. * Patients with an autistic spectrum disorder, a chronic psychotic disorder or an intellectual disability as their primary or secondary diagnosis according to DSM 5. * Participants under curatorship or guardianship * Participants not covered by a Social Security scheme.
Where this trial is running
Paris, Île-de-France Region
- University Hospital Cochin, Maison des Adolescents - Youth Department (Maison de Solenn) — Paris, Île-de-France Region, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Salomé Grandclerc, MD — University Hospital Cochin, Maison des Adolescents - Youth Department, F-75014 Paris, France
- Study coordinator: Salomé Grandclerc, MD
- Email: salome.grandclerc@aphp.fr
- Phone: 0033158412426
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.