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N/A N=59 Randomized Treatment

Comparing the Effectiveness of Two Therapies to Treat Signs of Anorexia Nervosa in Adolescents

Eating Disorders

Enrolled (actual)
59
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Body Mass Index (BMI) Z-score — -0.72; -0.02 z-score

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Family-Based Therapy ("Maudsley Method") (Behavioral); Individual Supportive Psychotherapy (Behavioral)
Age
Pediatric · 10+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Primary completion
Aug 2011

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Body Mass Index (BMI) Z-score
-0.72; -0.02
SECONDARY
Height
61.3; 63.6
SECONDARY
Weight
94.9; 114.7
SECONDARY
BMI
17.6; 19.7
SECONDARY
BMI Percentile
30.1; 42.1

Summary

This study will compare the effectiveness of two therapies to treat early signs of anorexia nervosa in adolescents.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Living with family or guardian
  • Medically stable for outpatient treatment
  • Meets two to three criteria for anorexia nervosa
  • Receiving a stable dose of psychotropic medication (if applicable)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Meets DSM-IV criteria for anorexia nervosa
  • Current psychotic illness, alcohol or drug dependence, or medical or physical conditions known to influence eating, weight, or menstrual status
  • Previous participation in study treatment
  • Unable to withdraw from current psychological treatment
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00418977). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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