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Neuroscience-informed Treatment to Remotely Target Reward Mechanisms in Post-acute Anorexia Nervosa

Virginia Commonwealth University
NCT IDNCT05799872ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

90

Study length

about 2.9 years

Ages

18+

Locations

1 site in VA

About this study

This trial is testing a new treatment approach for people who have recently finished eating disorder treatment. The treatment involves positive affect therapy and psychoeducation, delivered remotely through teletherapy. Participants will receive these treatments for 24 weeks after leaving their previous eating disorder treatment program.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Participate in Positive Affect Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa (PAT-AN)
  • 2.Participate in Psychoeducational and Behavioral Therapy (PBT)
Primary goalChange in Body Mass Index (BMI) from Baseline to End of Treatment

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low8%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Endpoints

Primary: Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) from Baseline to End of Treatment, Change in Eating Disorder Symptoms

Secondary: Change in Anxiety Symptoms, Change in Depressive Symptoms

Procedures

therapy

Body systems

Psychiatry / Mental Health