The goals of this project are to 1) develop training opportunities for master's-level and pre-doctoral psychology students in evidence-based assessment and treatment of adolescent EDs; 2) to provide the healthcare workforce, including licensed health professionals such as primary care physicians and behavioral health interventionists, with knowledge and competence to recognize early symptoms of and intervention strategies for EDs; and 3) to test the efficacy of delivering two evidence-based treatments for adolescent eating disorders, Family Based Treatment (FBT) and Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E), in the home-based setting.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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 include:
* meets criteria for AN, atypical AN, or BN according to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
* is currently living at home
* is medically stable for outpatient treatment according to the recommended thresholds of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society of Adolescent Medicine (e.g., ≥75% of expected body weight, heartrate ≥50 beats per minute)
* if on a psychotropic medication, meets all eligibility criteria while on stable dose of psychotropic medication (8 weeks) for a co-morbid condition
* speaks English
* be available for long-term follow-up.
Exclusion criteria include:
* associated physical illness that necessitates hospitalization
* psychotic illness/other mental illness requiring hospitalization
* current dependence on drugs or alcohol
* physical conditions (e.g. diabetes mellitus, pregnancy) known to influence eating or weight
* concurrent involvement in other psychological treatment for an eating disorder
* developmental delay that would preclude participation in the intervention.
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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BMI percentile
Timeframe: post treatment (week 17)
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BMI percentile
Timeframe: 1 year follow up
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Eating disorder symptomology, as assessed by the EDE-Q.
Timeframe: post treatment (week 17)
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Eating disorder symptomology, as assessed by the ED-15.
Timeframe: post treatment (week 17)
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Eating disorder symptomology, as assessed by EDE-Q
Timeframe: 1 year follow-up
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Eating disorder symptomology, as assessed by ED-15.
Timeframe: 1 year follow-up
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Perceived efficacy of treatment, as assessed by the TSPE