Online exposure therapy for eating disorders study
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests an online therapy that uses guided imagination to help people with anorexia nervosa. It aims to see if this treatment is helpful for those on a waiting list.
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Who can take part
- You are on the eating disorder waiting list at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a main diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.
- You are willing to provide written consent to take part.
- You are not pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding (if female).
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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