Effectiveness of Family-Based Versus Individual Psychotherapy in Treating Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT00149786

Status

not recruiting iconNOT RECRUITING

Purpose

This study will compare the effectiveness of family-based therapy versus individual psychotherapy for the treatment of adolescent anorexia nervosa.

Official Title

Treatment of Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: 12 Years to 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. - Meets DSM-IV criteria for anorexia nervosa - Lives with at least one parent who is willing to participate - Medically stable - Adequate transportation to clinic - Proficient at speaking, reading, and writing English
Exclusion Criteria:
  1. - Currently undergoing treatment or taking medication that may affect eating or weight
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Investigator(s)

James Lock
James Lock
Psychiatrist
Eric Rothenberg, MD Professor and Professor, by courtesy, of Pediatrics

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Contact

Judy Beenhakker
6507237885

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