RO DBT therapy for anorexia nervosa
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a therapy called Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO DBT) for women with anorexia nervosa who have already reached a healthy weight. It focuses on helping people who tend to be overly self-controlled.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 65 years old
- You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa
- Your weight has been restored to a healthy BMI (above 19)
- You have a personality style that involves being overly self-controlled
- You do not have severe mental illness, borderline personality disorder, or intellectual disability
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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