Inpatient Care of Patients With Difficult to Treat Anorexia Nervosa - Factors Affecting Treatment Outcome.

NCT07350720 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2024-07313-01
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The overall aim of the project is to investigate factors that may influence treatment outcomes in people with difficult-to-treat anorexia nervosa who are enrolled in inpatient care at the Region Skåne Eating Disorders Centre in Lund. Treatment expectations, sense of autonomy, and patient participation, will be investigated, as well as caregivers' attitudes towards, and experiences of working with, autonomy and patient participation in the inpatient setting. The research project is expected to contribute to increased knowledge about the treatment of difficult-to-treat anorexia nervosa, and what part patient participation and autonomy may play when treating severe eating disorders. The overall objectives of the research program are:

1. 1.To contribute to increased knowledge about factors that influence the treatment of people with difficult-to-treat anorexia nervosa
2. 2.To highlight the role of autonomy and patient participation in inpatient care of severe eating disorders
3. 3.To use the research results for clinical improvement work at Region Skåne Eating Disorders Center

Conditions

Eating Disorders; Anorexia Nervosa

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Body Mass Index (BMI)

  BMI is calculated using weight and height: weight (kg) / (height (m) x height (m))

  BMI will be calulated on a weekly basis throughout the inpatient treatment period, and baseline measures until end of treatment/discharge from inpatient unit at approximately 12 weeks will be used for analysis.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Treatment satisfaction

  CSQ-8 is collected at the end of treatment/at discharge from inpatient care at approximately 12 weeks as well at 1 year follow-up after discharge, in order to evaluate the treatment given.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 64 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals with anorexia nervosa admitted to inpatient care at Region Skåne Eating Disorders Center, a specialized psychiatric care unit for treatment of eating disorders.

You may qualify if:

• Anorexia Nervosa diagnosis (ICD F50.0)
• Admitted to inpatient care at department 5 at Region Skåne Eating Disorders Center

You may not qualify if:

• Confidential identity
• Inability to read or write in Swedish or English
• Condition or treatment that, according to the study team, makes participation in the study inappropriate

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Region Skane: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Feeding and Eating Disorders; Anorexia Nervosa

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms, Digestive; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Emelia Mellergård, PhD

  Region Skåne VO Vuxenpsykiatri Lund

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Emelia Mellergård, PhD

CONTACT

+46709407381; emelia.mellergard@skane.se

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 19, 2025
• First Posted: January 20, 2026
• Study Start: January 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2028
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2029
• Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share