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Stanford University is conducting a study on virtual treatments for anorexia nervosa in adolescents.
Who can participate?
- Adolescents living with their families between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age with DSM-5 AN
- Adolescent lives with at least one family member
- Parents are able to read and speak fluent English
- Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection
- Adolescent is medically stable for remote, outpatient treatment
The study will consist of:
Randomization to either:
- Virtual family-based treatment (FBT-V)
- Online guided self-help family-based treatment (GSH-FBT)
In addition to treatment, participants will complete assessments and questionnaires throughout the course of the study.
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James Lock MD PhD FAED
Professor
Stanford Univ School of Medicine
Palo Alto CA
(650) 723-5473
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