Examining family effects of therapy for anorexia nervosa
Family Functioning and Adverse Side Effects of Family-based Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa. User Perspectives and Observed Changes - a Mixed Method Explorative Study Designed to Inform a Clinical Trial Testing Treatment Improvements
This study is trying to see how family-based therapy for anorexia nervosa affects family relationships and stress levels in parents and children.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mental Health Services in the Capital Region, Denmark Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Copenhagen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06097247 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the potential adverse side effects of family-based therapy (FBT) for anorexia nervosa in children and adolescents, focusing on family functioning and parent-child relationships. It aims to quantitatively assess changes in parental stress, family dynamics, emotion regulation, and attachment levels over the course of treatment. Additionally, the study will qualitatively explore the experiences of both young patients and their parents during FBT. The findings will help generate hypotheses for future modifications to FBT that could reduce negative impacts on family relationships.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include children and adolescents diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who are beginning family-based treatment and live with at least one parent.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Danish-speaking or those who have previously undergone treatment for anorexia nervosa may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved family dynamics and better treatment outcomes for children undergoing therapy for anorexia nervosa.
How similar studies have performed: While family-based therapy has been widely used, this study's focus on the adverse effects on family functioning is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in previous research.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of F50.0 or F50.1 first time of treatment with family-based treatment living with a minimum of one parent informed consent from young person and parents Exclusion Criteria: * non Danish-speaking
Where this trial is running
Copenhagen
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care Center — Copenhagen, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anne Katrine Pagsberg, professor — Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care Centre, Capital Region of Denmark
- Study coordinator: Signe Holm Pedersen, phd
- Email: signe.holm.pedersen@regionh.dk
- Phone: +4526132045
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.