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Behavioural Intervention

Educational for Eating Disorders (SF-ED Trial)

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Carrie J McAdams, MD PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
DSM-5 criteria met for Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Atypical Anorexia Nervosa (AAN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Purging Disorder (PD), or subthreshold Bulimia Nervosa within the past twelve months
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to final study visit (approximately 1 year apart)
Awards & highlights

SF-ED Trial Summary

"This trial aims to test two different social therapeutic interventions to see which one is more effective in improving outcomes for patients with eating disorders. Participants will attend multiple sessions over 12 weeks and complete assessments at different

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who have been diagnosed with eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Purging Disorder, or subthreshold Bulimia within the last year. It's not suitable for those who don't meet these specific criteria.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing two types of social therapeutic interventions to see which helps more with eating disorders. One group will receive educational sessions about social functions in eating disorders while another will also participate in a collaborative art task.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions are educational and interactive rather than medical treatments, traditional side effects like you might expect from medication are not applicable here. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort.

SF-ED Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with an eating disorder like Anorexia or Bulimia in the last year.

SF-ED Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to final study visit (approximately 1 year apart)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to final study visit (approximately 1 year apart) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in anxiety symptoms
Change in depression symptoms
Change in eating disorder diagnosis
+2 more
Secondary outcome measures
Change in attribution biases
Change in perceived social support
Change in sense of social connectedness
+6 more

SF-ED Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: InteractiveExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: EducationalExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Educational
2021
N/A
~930

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterLead Sponsor
1,048 Previous Clinical Trials
1,053,675 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Eating Disorders
63 Patients Enrolled for Eating Disorders
Carrie J McAdams, MD PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1 Previous Clinical Trials
34 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Eating Disorders
34 Patients Enrolled for Eating Disorders

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is there an age restriction for participation in this study, specifically excluding individuals over 25 years of age?

"Individuals aged between 18 and 30 are eligible for participation in this clinical trial as per the inclusion criteria. Specifically, there are 91 studies designated for individuals under 18 years old and 84 studies catered towards those above the age of 65."

Answered by AI

Are there any available vacancies for potential participants in this research study?

"Indeed, information from clinicaltrials.gov affirms the ongoing recruitment status of this trial. The original posting date for this study was March 1st, 2024, with the most recent update noted on February 26th, 2024. This research initiative aims to enroll a total of 60 participants across one designated site."

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What is the total number of participants being recruited for this research study?

"Yes, as per clinicaltrials.gov data, this trial is actively seeking volunteers. The study was initially listed on 3/1/2024 and most recently modified on 2/26/2024. It aims to enroll a total of 60 participants at one specific site."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
UT Southwestern Multispecialty Psychiatry Clinic
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I’ve tried many different treatment methods to try to find the freedom I deserve and want.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Targeting Social Function to Improve Outcomes in Eating Disorders
Carrie McAdams 2024. "Targeting Social Function to Improve Outcomes in Eating Disorders". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06198023.
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