Outcomes of a Skill-Based Program for Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa Clinical Trial

— NEW FED TR  

Official title:

An Innovative Family Based Treatment for Adults With Anorexia Nervosa Using Insights From Neurobiology

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Enrolling by invitation

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT02852538
• Other study ID #: 110659
• Status: Enrolling by invitation
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 2015
• Est. completion date: January 2027

Study information

• Verified date: March 2024
• Source: University of California, San Diego
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This study aims to measure the effect of a neurobiologically-guided intensive family based treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Enrolling by invitation
• Enrollment: 200
• Est. completion date: January 2027
• Est. primary completion date: January 2027
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 18 Years to 50 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
• Illness onset at least 2 years prior to study
• Medically stable
• Identified carer to participate in treatment with participant

Exclusion Criteria:

• Developmental or intellectual disorder
• Diagnosis of substance abuse or dependence in 3 months prior to study
• Current suicidal thoughts
• Severe comorbid psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder)

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Anorexia
• Anorexia Nervosa

Intervention

Behavioral:
• NEW FED TR
NEW FED TR is a five day treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa. It is a neurobiologically informed, interactive, family-based treatment that draws upon the specific etiological traits characterizing anorexia nervosa. It stands for Neurobiological research findings Enhanced With Family/Friends of those with Eating Disorders, addressing Trait Responses that both create a vulnerability to the illness and serve as markers for recovery through treatment (formerly reported as Temperament-Based Treatment).

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	The Center for Balanced Living	Columbus	Ohio
United States	University of California San Diego	San Diego	California

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
University of California, San Diego	National Eating Disorders Association

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

References & Publications (2)

Kaye WH, Wierenga CE, Knatz S, Liang J, Boutelle K, Hill L, Eisler I. Temperament-based treatment for anorexia nervosa. Eur Eat Disord Rev. 2015 Jan;23(1):12-8. doi: 10.1002/erv.2330. Epub 2014 Nov 6. — View Citation

Knatz S, Wierenga CE, Murray SB, Hill L, Kaye WH. Neurobiologically informed treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa: a novel approach to a chronic disorder. Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2015 Jun;17(2):229-36. doi: 10.31887/DCNS.2015.17.2/sknatz. — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Body Mass Index		3 months post-treatment
Secondary	Eating Disorder Examination Total Score	Clinical symptoms	3 months post-treatment

External Links

•   UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program