Support groups for siblings of children with anorexia nervosa
Sibling Group for Children and Teenagers Living With a Sibling Who Suffers From Anorexia Nervosa: a Pilot Acceptability Study
This study is trying out support groups for siblings of kids with anorexia nervosa to see if they find it helpful and how it affects their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Toulouse Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toulouse) |
| Trial ID | NCT06528158 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the acceptability of group interventions designed for siblings of children suffering from anorexia nervosa. It will involve a maximum of 24 siblings aged 8 to 18, who will participate in three group sessions consisting of four meetings each. Participants will complete questionnaires assessing their quality of life and the acceptability of the intervention before and after the sessions. Additionally, qualitative data will be gathered through individual semi-structured interviews to gain deeper insights into their experiences.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are siblings aged 8 to 18 of children diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who are currently receiving inpatient or outpatient care.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those who are not fluent in French or have clinical presentations incompatible with group sessions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide essential support and coping strategies for siblings of children with anorexia nervosa, improving their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: While there is emerging literature on sibling interventions for chronic diseases, specific studies focusing on siblings of children with anorexia nervosa are limited, making this approach relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
* inclusion criteria : Sibling presenting a DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual)-5 of Mental Disorders diagnosis of AN, and engaged in inpatient or outpatient healthcare * exclusion criteria : * (1) Opposition from the participant and/or from their legal representatives. * (2) Non-fluent French speaker * (3) Clinical presentation not compatible with the group sessions
Where this trial is running
Toulouse
- UH Toulouse — Toulouse, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Antoine STOCKER, MD — University Hospital, Toulouse
- Study coordinator: Antoine STOCKER, MD
- Email: stocker.a@chu-toulouse.fr
- Phone: 05 61 77 22 33
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.