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New treatment option for Anorexia Nervosa
Official title Adapting Exposure for Adolescent AN
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07188155
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This pilot study is evaluating Exposure Therapy (Exp-AN) as a virtual treatment for adolescents (ages 14 - 17 years) with anorexia nervosa (AN) recruited from eating disorder clinic waitlists and clinician referrals at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) (8 participants per site).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 14 to 17
You may be able to join if
- Has a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (AN)
- English speaking
- Mentally stable for an outpatient level of care
- Living with at least one parent/caregiver
- Less than or equal to 90% of expected body weight
You likely can't join if
- Younger than 14 years old or older than 17 years old
- Has a current psychotherapist and not open to pausing treatment for the duration of the study
- Has a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder
- Acutely suicidal
- Pregnant
- Meets DSM-5 criteria for a psychotic disorder and/or has an intellectual disability
See the full eligibility criteria
- Has a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (AN)
- English speaking
- Mentally stable for an outpatient level of care
- Living with at least one parent/caregiver
- Less than or equal to 90% of expected body weight
- Younger than 14 years old or older than 17 years old
- Has a current psychotherapist and not open to pausing treatment for the duration of the study
- Has a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder
- Acutely suicidal
- Pregnant
- Meets DSM-5 criteria for a psychotic disorder and/or has an intellectual disability
- Non-English speaking
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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, 14 years to 17 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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