Clinical Trials

Sponsor(s): National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Condition(s):

Eating Disorders
Anorexia
Anorexia Nervosa
Eating Disorder

Purpose: This study will compare the effectiveness of two therapies to treat early signs of anorexia nervosa in adolescents.

Eligibility:

Minimum Age:

10 Years

Maximum Age:

17 Years

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

No

Inclusion Criteria:

- Living with family or guardian

- Medically stable for outpatient treatment

- Meets two to three criteria for anorexia nervosa

- Receiving a stable dose of psychotropic medication (if applicable)

Exclusion Criteria:

- Meets DSM-IV criteria for anorexia nervosa

- Current psychotic illness, alcohol or drug dependence, or medical or physical
conditions known to influence eating, weight, or menstrual status

- Previous participation in study treatment

- Unable to withdraw from current psychological treatment

Other Location(s): New York, New York United States

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