RO DBT for teens with hard-to-treat eating disorders
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of therapy called Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) can help teens ages 14-19 who have restrictive eating disorder symptoms that haven't improved with previous treatment. It focuses on skills for managing overcontrol, which can make recovery harder.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 14 and 19 years old.
- You have eating disorder symptoms where you restrict food or eating, and these symptoms remain even after trying at least one treatment before.
- You have trouble with being too controlled or rigid (maladaptive overcontrol) in your thoughts and behaviors.
- You and your caregivers (if you are under 18) must be willing to sign a consent form agreeing to participate.
- Your eating disorder symptoms are not so severe that you need emergency care right now.
- You do not have a high risk of suicide, and you are able to answer questionnaires and join group classes, including understanding Swedish.
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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