Mealtime Anxiety in Eating Disorders
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to assess mealtime anxiety in patients with eating disorders receiving treatment at an in-patient unit. Anxiety wil be assessed using ecological momentary assessment (EMA). The main research question is:
• Does post meal activity reduce anxiety in patients with eating disorders?
Study participation will last for two weeks. Participants will be reporting current levels of anxiety/distress on an EMA mobile app during treatment as usual. During one of the two study participation weeks, the participants will perform post mealtime activity.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
|---|---|---|
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
| Patients with eating disorders
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Behavioral: Post mealtime activity
Therapist lead movement post meals
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Change in Self Reported Anxiety During Treatment as Usual vs Treatment as Usual plus Post-Mealtime Activity [Two weeks]
Anxiety will be measured using the Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS). Higher scores indicate higher levels of distress. The Affect Grid will also be used to assess current mood. Measures will be collected using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA).
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- All patients admitted to the Regional Department for Eating Disorders adult in-patient unit (>16 years old) will be invited to participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who receive tube feeding for all meals during the study period will be excluded.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Oslo University Hospital
- The Dam Foundation
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Kristin Stedal, PhD, Oslo University Hospital
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 541774