Family-based treatment for young people with 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 observational research project aims to characterize a cohort of children and adolescents with eating disorders by examining their biological, psychological, and psychopathological features. It focuses on the effectiveness of outpatient family-based treatment (FBT) for conditions like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, while also exploring treatment responses for atypical eating disorders. The study will assess patient and family characteristics that predict treatment outcomes and recovery times, as well as the need for more intensive care in certain cases. Additionally, it will compare treatment effectiveness in Denmark with results from other countries.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* begin treatment for eating disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

* lack of informed consent

Where it's running

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care Center
  Copenhagen, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Mette Bentz, PhD — Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care Centre, Capital Region of Denmark
• Study coordinator: Mette Bentz, PhD
• Email: mette.bentz@regionh.dk
• Phone: +45 38 64 10 35

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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.