A Group Intervention for Parents of Autistic Young People With Anorexia Nervosa: An Exploration o… (NCT07757646) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Group Intervention for Parents of Autistic Young People With Anorexia Nervosa: An Exploration of How Parents Make Sense of and Integrate Concepts From the Group Into Family Life
United Kingdom6 participantsStarted 2025-11-26
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to understand how a group intervention for parents of autistic young people with co-occurring anorexia nervosa informs how parents support their child's recovery. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. How do parents interpret and understand the concepts learnt in the group intervention? How do parents apply this to day to day family life?
2. How do parents understand how autism impacts their child's recovery from anorexia nervosa?
3. How do parents make sense of their role in supporting their child's recovery?
Participants will be invited to take part in an interview about their experience of attending the group intervention and applying the concepts to their family life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Parents or caregivers of young people (aged 12 to 18) with Autism Spectrum Disorder or elevated autistic traits and anorexia nervosa who are attending/have attended a group parent intervention in MCCAED from November 2024 to February 2026.
* Access and ability to join online interview via Microsoft Teams (participants can join via the Microsoft Teams app or through their browser)
* To have attended at least half of the group intervention
Exclusion Criteria:
* High levels of psychiatric risk \& social care involvement; however, this is not a hard exclusion criteria and referrals would still be discussed and considered by the team.
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?
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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.
What they're measuring
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How do parents interpret and understand the concepts learnt in the group intervention? How do parents apply this to day to day family life?