Social Therapy for Anxiety and Eating Disorders

Targeting Social Function in Anxiety and Eating Disorders

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Eating Disorders Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Atypical Anorexia Nervosa Purging (Eating Disorders) Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 30
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for young adults ages 18 to 30 who have been diagnosed with social anxiety or eating disorders. Participants will attend therapy sessions and complete assessments over 12 weeks to see if social support helps improve their conditions.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with an eating disorder or social anxiety disorder.
  • I am between the ages of 18-30.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am currently in inpatient or residential treatment.
  • I have medical instability or am at risk of self-harm as decided by the study leader.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Social processing and cognition are often altered in patients with eating disorders. The goal of this clinical trial is to assess two different social therapeutic interventions -- one educational, one interactive -- for their effectiveness in improving clinical outcomes in patients with eating disorders. Patients in both interventions will receive education about social function in eating disorder…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * In the past 12 months, has met DSM-5 criteria met for an eating disorder (Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder) and/or an anxiety disorder (Generalized Anxiety Dis…
Contacts

Ava Ryan

214-648-4617

edresearch@utsouthwestern.edu

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