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Changing Habits in Anorexia Nervosa: Novel Treatment Development (REACH)
This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
New York State Psychiatric Institute
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02382055
First received: January 29, 2015
Last updated: September 12, 2017
Last verified: September 2017
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Purpose
The investigators are examining what types of psychotherapy are most helpful for patients as they undergo weight restoration treatment for anorexia nervosa. In this study, patients who are receiving care on our inpatient unit will also receive 4 weeks of one two types of psychotherapy: Supportive Psychotherapy or Regulation Emotions and Changing Habits.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
| Anorexia Nervosa | Behavioral: REACH Behavioral: Supportive Psychotherapy Behavioral: Inpatient Behavioral Treatment |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: None (Open Label) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | Changing Habits in Anorexia Nervosa |
Further study details as provided by New York State Psychiatric Institute:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Habit strength as measured by self report scales [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Eating behavior as measured by laboratory meal [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ]
- Eating behavior as measured by meal observation [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ]
| Enrollment: | 20 |
| Actual Study Start Date: | September 2015 |
| Study Completion Date: | June 2017 |
| Primary Completion Date: | December 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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Experimental: REACH
Psychotherapy
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Behavioral: REACH
REACH is a 12-session intervention, delivered 2-3 times per week for 45 minutes. The treatment focuses on identifying and changing behaviors and routines that have become entrenched and help perpetuate the illness.
Behavioral: Inpatient Behavioral Treatment
Inpatient treatment at the NYSPI is a behaviorally-based treatment program for anorexia nervosa. This is a non-research, clinical intervention for individuals with anorexia nervosa.
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Active Comparator: Supportive Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy
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Behavioral: Supportive Psychotherapy
The Supportive Psychotherapy is based on the Specialist Supportive Care (McIntosh et al, 2005), and modified for the current research procedures. Supportive Psychotherapy is a 12-session intervention, delivered 2-3 times per week as 45 minute sessions, focusing on symptoms of anorexia nervosa during the transition to the inpatient unit.
Behavioral: Inpatient Behavioral Treatment
Inpatient treatment at the NYSPI is a behaviorally-based treatment program for anorexia nervosa. This is a non-research, clinical intervention for individuals with anorexia nervosa.
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Detailed Description:
Patients will be receiving specialized inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa on the Eating Disorders Unit at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, where care is provided free of charge.
Study procedures will begin after one week of acclimating to the inpatient unit. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either Supportive Psychotherapy (focused on the transition to the inpatient unit) or REACH (focused on changing routines or habits that have become part of the eating disorder). Each treatment consists of 12-sessions, delivered 2-3 times per week.
Before and after treatment, patients will be asked to participate in interviews, questionnaires, and a lunch meal.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 45 Years (Adult) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- DSM5 diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
- Age>= 18
- Medically stable
- Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Other psychiatric disorder requiring acute treatment
- Serious medical illness
- Antipsychotic medication
- Severe cognitive impairment
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02382055
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02382055
Locations
| United States, New York | |
| New York State Psychiatric Institute | |
| New York, New York, United States, 10032 | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Joanna Steinglass, MD | New York State Psychiatric Institute |
More Information
Publications:
| Responsible Party: | New York State Psychiatric Institute |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT02382055 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
7072 |
| Study First Received: | January 29, 2015 |
| Last Updated: | September 12, 2017 |
Keywords provided by New York State Psychiatric Institute:
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Eating Disorders Psychotherapy Anorexia Nervosa Treatment |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Anorexia Anorexia Nervosa Signs and Symptoms, Digestive |
Signs and Symptoms Feeding and Eating Disorders Mental Disorders |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017