Engaging Latino Families in Eating Disorders Treatment
United States25 participantsStarted 2010-08
Plain-language summary
Promoviendo Alimentacion Saludable (PAS)"Promoting Healthy Eating" is a research project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. The purpose of this study is to develop and test a treatment for eating disorders in Latina adults that is appropriate for their age and includes culturally appropriate family intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* DSM-IV criteria for BN, BED, EDNOS (sub-threshold BN)
* Latina
* If taking antidepressant medication, stable dose for at least 3 months prior
* Willingness to ask a family member or significant other to participate AND agreement of family member to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any major medical condition that would interfere with treatment or require alternative treatment
* Alcohol or drug dependence in the last three months
* Current significant suicidal ideation
* Developmental disability that would impair the ability of the participant to benefit from psychotherapy effectively
* Psychosis, including schizophrenia, or bipolar I disorder
* Pregnancy
* Body mass index below 17.5 kg/m\^2
* If taking antidepressant medication, doses are not stable; individuals taking any medications that can significantly affect appetite or weight.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change from Baseline in Eating Disorder Examination (EDE) Scores at End of Treatment