Akershus University Hospital Retrospective Cohort Study of Family Based Treatment (NCT05748457) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Akershus University Hospital Retrospective Cohort Study of Family Based Treatment
Stopped: The proportion of eligible participants consenting was too low (21%) too draw any conclusions.
Norway28 participantsStarted 2023-03-27
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to compare short and long-term effects of manualised Family Based Treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa to those of non-manualised family therapy. The study will approach former patients who were treated before and after Family Based Therapy was adopted in an outpatient clinic, and extract data from electronic health records and public registries.
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Inclusion Criteria:
• Clinical diagnosis of F50.0 Anorexia nervosa or F50.1 Atypical anorexia nervosa according to the International Classification of Diseases-10.
Exclusion Criteria:
• Patient was treated during the years 2018-2020 and FBT was never initiated according to patient health records.
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.
1This study on Family Based Treatment for anorexia and atypical anorexia was terminated before it finished — can you tell me why it was stopped early, and what that means for how much we can trust its findings about weight restoration?
2Since this was a retrospective cohort study rather than a controlled trial, it was looking back at real patient records rather than testing a new treatment — does that mean Family Based Treatment itself is already an established option my care team could offer us now?
3The study focused on 'time to weight restoration' as its main measurement — based on what data did come out of this study, is there anything useful it tells us about how quickly patients tend to recover with Family Based Treatment compared to other approaches?
4Given that this study included both anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa, and my diagnosis is one of these, does the evidence from Family Based Treatment apply equally to both conditions, or is it stronger for one than the other?
5Since the study was terminated and may not have reached its conclusions, are there other completed studies or current treatment guidelines you'd recommend I look at to understand whether Family Based Treatment is the right path for us right now?
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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.