Changing Habits in Anorexia Nervosa: Novel Treatment Development
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psychiatric, Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 45 |
| Updated: | 9/14/2017 |
| Start Date: | September 2015 |
| End Date: | June 2017 |
Changing Habits in Anorexia Nervosa
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
- DSM5 diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
- Age>= 18
- Medically stable
- Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Other psychiatric disorder requiring acute treatment
- Serious medical illness
- Antipsychotic medication
- Severe cognitive impairment
We found this trial at
1
site
1051 Riverside Dr
New York, New York 10032
New York, New York 10032
646-774-5000
Principal Investigator: Joanna Steinglass, MD
Phone: 646-774-6345
New York State Psychiatric Institute The New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI), established in 1895,...
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