Status:

COMPLETED

Engaging Latino Families in Eating Disorders Treatment

Lead Sponsor:

Mae Lynn Reyes-Rodriguez, PhD

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Promoviendo Alimentacion Saludable (PAS)"Promoting Healthy Eating" is a research project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. The purpose of this study is to develop and test a treatment...

Detailed Description

Research on culturally sensitive assessment and treatment of eating disorders among Latinos is scarce. This study is comparing individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) versus CBT with a family ad...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • DSM-IV criteria for BN, BED, EDNOS (sub-threshold BN)
  • Latina
  • If taking antidepressant medication, stable dose for at least 3 months prior
  • Willingness to ask a family member or significant other to participate AND agreement of family member to participate

Exclusion

  • Any major medical condition that would interfere with treatment or require alternative treatment
  • Alcohol or drug dependence in the last three months
  • Current significant suicidal ideation
  • Developmental disability that would impair the ability of the participant to benefit from psychotherapy effectively
  • Psychosis, including schizophrenia, or bipolar I disorder
  • Pregnancy
  • Body mass index below 17.5 kg/m\^2
  • If taking antidepressant medication, doses are not stable; individuals taking any medications that can significantly affect appetite or weight.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

25 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01470508

Start Date

August 1 2010

End Date

March 1 2016

Last Update

May 18 2016

Active Locations (2)

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University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599-7160

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UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599