Engaging Latino Families in Eating Disorders Treatment
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
In brief
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 for eating disorders in Latina adults that is appropriate for their age and includes culturally appropriate family intervention.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01470508
- Run by
- Mae Lynn Reyes-Rodriguez, PhD
- People needed
- 25
- Starts
- 2010-08-01
- Expected to finish
- 2016-03-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2016-05-18
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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
You may not qualify if…
- 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.
Where it is running
- University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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