Understanding illness awareness in anorexia nervosa
Characteristics of Illness Awareness and Its Evolution in Relation to Clinical, Cognitive and Psychosocial Variables in Anorexia Nervosa
This study looks at how well people with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa understand their illness over time and how it relates to their overall health and wellbeing.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Barcelona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06177262 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the characteristics and evolution of illness awareness in patients with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. It will involve translating and culturally adapting a specific assessment tool to Spanish, followed by individual clinical interviews and self-reports over a period of nine months. Participants will be recruited from the Eating Disorders Units of two hospitals in Barcelona, focusing on the relationship between illness awareness and various clinical, cognitive, and psychosocial variables.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include Spanish or Catalan-speaking females aged 18 to 65 with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
Not a fit: Patients with comorbid neurological disorders or those requiring hospitalization may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of illness awareness in eating disorders, potentially leading to improved treatment approaches.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been limited longitudinal studies on this topic, the approach taken in this study is relatively novel and aims to fill gaps in existing research.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) criteria. * Age between 18 and 65 years. * Female sex. Exclusion Criteria: * Comorbid neurological disorder. * Clinical worsening requiring hospitalization. * Patients who do not give consent. * Patients who do not understand or speak Spanish or Catalan.
Where this trial is running
Barcelona
- Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau — Barcelona, Spain (Recruiting)
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.