Feasibility of Combining Family and Cognitive Therapy to Prevent Chronic Anorexia

Feasibility of Combining Family and Cognitive Therapy to Prevent Chronic Anorexia

This study aims to investigate the feasibility of combining Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) with Family Based Treatment (FBT) for future use in a randomized clinical trial to reduce the risk of adolescents developing persistent Anorexia Nervosa. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive FBT and CRT, and the other group will receive FBT and art therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Meets DSM-IV criteria for anorexia nervosa Lives with at least one English-speaking parent who is willing to participate Medically Stable Endorses obsessions/compulsions Adequate transportation to clinic Proficient at speaking, reading, and writing English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous FBT or CRT for AN Medical Instability Medical condition that may affect eating or weight