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Changing Habits in Anorexia Nervosa
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating REACH, Supportive Psychotherapy, and 1 other intervention for Anorexia Nervosa. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
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.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
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.
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.
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.