Exploring the Changes in Social Interaction and Its Protective Features in Anorexia Nervosa

Launched by ISTITUTO AUXOLOGICO ITALIANO · May 31, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how social interactions and skills can help individuals with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) during their recovery. Anorexia is an eating disorder that can cause not only physical health issues but also emotional struggles like anxiety and depression. The study aims to understand how improving social skills may protect against future relapses, which means going back to unhealthy eating behaviors after treatment.

To participate in this trial, individuals must be between 18 and 65 years old, diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, and have a body mass index (BMI) of 17 or lower. They should also be willing to engage in at least 75% of the rehabilitation activities. Participants can expect to take part in a supportive program designed to help them develop better social skills while working on their recovery. Importantly, individuals with other severe mental health conditions or unrelated medical issues will not be eligible for this study.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • age between 18 and 65 years old;
• • diagnosis of AN, as per DSM V criteria (APA, 2013);
• • BMI ≤ 17 Kg/m2;
• • adherence to the rehabilitation program, meaning participating at the 75% of the proposed activities.
• Exclusion criteria:
• • presence of other pathologies not associated with AN (i.e., neurodegenerative diseases);
• • severe psychopathologies other than AN (i.e., schizophrenia);
• • spontaneous dropout from the multidisciplinary inpatient intensive rehabilitation treatment.