Family-Based Treatment at Home in Adolescents With Eating Disorders and Co-occurring Mental Healt… (NCT06792227) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Family-Based Treatment at Home in Adolescents With Eating Disorders and Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions
Netherlands10 participantsStarted 2023-11-01
Plain-language summary
The significant impact of eating disorders on adolescents necessitates the evaluation of current treatments. Family-based Treatment (FBT) is the standard treatment but has modest remission rates, highlighting the need for improvements. Assessing its effectiveness in adolescents with co-occurring mental health conditions is also crucial. In the Netherlands, there is a growing focus on home-based treatment. This study aims to enhance remission rates in FBT by adapting it for use in a home setting (FBT-H).
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* adolescents aged 12 to 18 years;
* meeting the criteria for AN or other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED);
* presence of co-occurring mental health conditions;
* sufficient command of the Dutch language by adolescents and parents;
* the family supports the treatment as a supportive system and is open to participating in the research.
Exclusion Criteria:
* acute suicidal behaviour requiring hospitalization within the 4 weeks prior to assessment for this study;
* cognitive limitations (IQ \< 70);
* participation of a sibling in the current study (to prevent transfer of therapy effects between siblings);
* the adolescent does not receive tube feeding at the start of FBT-H and/or is not hospitalized due to an eating disorder at the start of treatment.
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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Weight
Timeframe: Each session (week 1 - week 52, through study completion)