Changing Habits in Anorexia Nervosa: Novel Treatment Development — REACH  

Anorexia Nervosa Clinical Trial

Official title: Changing Habits in Anorexia Nervosa

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The investigators are examining what types of psychotherapy are most helpful for patients as they undergo weight restoration treatment for anorexia nervosa. In this study, patients who are receiving care on our inpatient unit will also receive 4 weeks of one two types of psychotherapy: Supportive Psychotherapy or Regulation Emotions and Changing Habits.

Clinical Trial Description

Patients will be receiving specialized inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa on the Eating Disorders Unit at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, where care is provided free of charge.

Study procedures will begin after one week of acclimating to the inpatient unit. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either Supportive Psychotherapy (focused on the transition to the inpatient unit) or REACH (focused on changing routines or habits that have become part of the eating disorder). Each treatment consists of 12-sessions, delivered 2-3 times per week.

Before and after treatment, patients will be asked to participate in interviews, questionnaires, and a lunch meal. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Anorexia
• Anorexia Nervosa

• NCT number: NCT02382055
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: New York State Psychiatric Institute
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 2015
• Completion date: June 2017