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Official title Open vs. Blind Weighing Study In Adolescents and Young Adult With Eating Disorders
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06085092
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Current treatments for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with eating disorders (EDs) do not effectively address a central ED symptom - anxiety about weight gain - which contributes to poor outcomes. The proposed study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, efficacy, and underlying mechanisms of an enhanced version of "open weighing," a cognitive-behavioral intervention designed to target anxiety about weight gain in AYAs with EDs.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 12 to 24
You may be able to join if
- Participants must be English speakers.
- Participants must be between the ages of 12 - 24 years who have been admitted to either the adolescent or young adult Partial Hospital Program (PHP)...
- Participants must also present with an eating disorder (ED) diagnosis that is characterized by anxiety about weight gain, such as anorexia nervosa...
You likely can't join if
- Participants will be excluded if they are above the age of 24 or below the age of 12 years.
- Participants who have been identified as non-English speakers.
- Participants with cognitive impairment will also be excluded from participation.
- Potential participants will be excluded if they do not meet the diagnostic inclusion criteria noted above.
- individuals with a diagnosis of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, as these individuals do not experience anxiety about weight gain will be...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 24 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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