Floatation-REST and Anorexia Nervosa

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Anorexia Nervosa

In brief

The study proposed in this protocol aims to document the effect of Floatation-REST (reduced environmental stimulation therapy) on symptoms of anorexia nervosa.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03610451

Run by

Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Inc.

People needed

68

Starts

2018-03-16

Expected to finish

2024-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2023-10-05

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 64. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Primary clinical diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
• Receiving inpatient treatment for eating disorder
• Body mass index greater than or equal to 16
• No new medication prescription in the week prior to study randomization
• Independently ambulatory
• No current evidence of orthostatic hypotension
• Ability to lay flat comfortably
• Possession of a smartphone with data plan
• English proficiency

You may not qualify if…

• Active suicidal ideation
• Active cutting or skin lacerating behaviors
• Orthostatic hypotension (defined as a drop of ≥ 20 mm Hg in systolic BP or a drop of ≥ 10 mm Hg in diastolic BP when measured shortly after transitioning from lying down to standing)
• Comorbid schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorder

Where it is running

• Laureate Institute for Brain Research — Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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