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Multi-Family Guided Self-Help FBT for Anorexia Nervosa (MF-GSH-FBT Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Led By Aileen Whyte, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up assessed through the end of recruitment (about one year)
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MF-GSH-FBT Trial Summary

This trial is testing an online version of a treatment for anorexia nervosa to see if it is acceptable and useful to families. The treatment consists of weekly 60-minute groups made up of parents from 4-5 families of young people with anorexia, coupled with access to an online platform over the course of 6 months.

Eligible Conditions
  • Anorexia Nervosa

MF-GSH-FBT Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~assessed through the end of recruitment (about one year)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and assessed through the end of recruitment (about one year) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of Treatment Sessions Attended
Recruitment Rate
Treatment Acceptability as Measured by Helping Alliance Questionnaire
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Secondary outcome measures
Eating Disorder Cognitions
Expected Body Weight

MF-GSH-FBT Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Multifamily Guided Self-Help Family-Based Treatment (MF-GSH-FBT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Treatment consists of up to 12 once-weekly online group sessions, where groups are made up of parents from 4-5 different families of young people with Anorexia. Group sessions will last approximately 50-60 minutes. Prior to each group session, parents watch recorded videos about how parents can help their child with Anorexia. Only parents, and not the young person with Anorexia, attend the group sessions.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Multi-Family Guided Self-Help FBT
2022
N/A
~20

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
2,373 Previous Clinical Trials
17,327,945 Total Patients Enrolled
14 Trials studying Anorexia Nervosa
1,355 Patients Enrolled for Anorexia Nervosa
Aileen Whyte, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorStanford University

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Who would be the ideal candidates for this research project?

"This trial is searching for 20 minors, aged 12-17 years old, who meet the DSM-5 diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and have a body weight index greater than 75%. Additionally, their family must be able to read and write in English as well as possess access to technology that allows them to connect online. According to standards set by recognized medical organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and Society of Adolescent Medicine, these participants should also be medically stable enough for outpatient care."

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Are participants being enrolled in this investigation presently?

"According to the information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is still recruiting candidates for its study which was initially posted in March and recently updated at the end of June."

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How many participants has this clinical trial recruited so far?

"Affirmative. According to information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is presently seeking participants and was initially listed on March 1st 2022 with its most recent update being June 30th 2022. 20 prospective test subjects are needed from one particular site for this research trial."

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Does the trial have any age restrictions, particularly pertaining to senior citizens?

"According to the requirements for participation in this research, minors between 12 and 17 years old are eligible."

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~6 spots leftby Mar 2025