Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy for Eating Disorders
Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy Across Transdiagnostic Eating Disorders Including Underweight: Study Protocol for a Single-arm Pilot Study
This study is testing a new therapy called Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy to see if it can help people with eating disorders feel better and improve their self-esteem.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centro Trattamento Integrato: Disturbi Alimentari e Obesita Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Verona, Italia and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06693089 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy for Eating Disorders (MIT-ED) in treating various eating disorders, including those affecting underweight individuals. Participants will receive up to 40 individual therapy sessions, either in-person or via videoconferencing, while their progress will be monitored through assessments at multiple time points. The study aims to determine if MIT-ED can improve eating disorder symptoms, reduce dropout rates, and enhance overall emotional regulation and self-esteem. A total of 64 participants will be recruited from specialized treatment centers in Italy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and over with a diagnosed eating disorder within the past six months and a BMI between 17.5 and 40.
Not a fit: Patients currently receiving other psychiatric or psychotherapeutic treatments or those with severe coexisting psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could significantly improve treatment outcomes for individuals with eating disorders and reduce dropout rates.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in treating eating disorders with focused therapeutic interventions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult outpatients (from age 18 years) * Having an Eating Disorder for which they required treatment * BMI between 17.5 and 40 * Provision of informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Receiving ongoing psychiatric, other psychotherapeutic treatment * Coexisting psychiatric disorders precludeing eating disorder-focused treatment or that requires specialized treatment: bipolar I, psychosis, alcohol or substance abuse, suicidality. PTSD is an exclusion criteria as long as its symptoms as prominent so to require a specialized empirically supported treatment * Intellectual disability
Where this trial is running
Verona, Italia and 1 other locations
- Centro Trattamento Integrato Disturbi Alimentari e Obesità — Verona, Italia, Italy (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Centro Trattamento Integrato Disturbi Alimentari e Obesità — Verona, Verona, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gloria Fioravanti
- Email: gloria_fioravanti@hotmail.it
- Phone: 348 9255483
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.