National Highly Specialized Care for adults with treatment-resistant self-harm and eating disorders (Substudy 1)

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 prospective observational substudy looks at adults receiving National Highly Specialized Care (NHV) for severe, treatment-resistant self-harm or eating disorders. It documents patient and significant other experiences, feasibility of NHV programs, and changes in symptoms, functioning, and quality of life during and after treatment. Interventions may include inpatient care or a mix of inpatient and intensive outpatient treatment, typically around 12 weeks, with adjustments based on clinical needs. Data are collected through self-report questionnaires, interviews, and medical records, with follow-up assessments potentially extending up to five years. The study is embedded in a broader program to develop and evaluate NHV in Sweden.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients:

* Aged 18 years or older.
* Referred to and accepted for National Highly Specialized Care (NHV) for severe self-harm or eating disorders.
* Able to provide informed consent to participate in the study.

Significant others:

* Aged 18 years or older.
* Nominated by a participating patient as a significant person in their life, such as a family member, partner, friend, or another important individual.
* Able to provide informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients and significant others:

* Unable to provide informed consent.
* Insufficient ability to participate in study assessments, for example due to cognitive limitations or insufficient Swedish language proficiency.

Where it's running

• Psykiatri Nordväst (PNV), Region Stockholm
  Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting
• Stockholm Centre for Eating Disorders (SCÄ), Region Stockholm
  Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Martina Wolf-Arehult, PhD — Karolinska Institutet
• Study coordinator: Linnea Schalling, MSc
• Email: linnea.schalling@regionstockholm.se
• Phone: +46812344071

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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.