Evaluation of a Program for Carers of People with Anorexia
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Evaluation of a Skills-Based Program for Carers & Families of patients with Anorexia Nervosa
IRAS ID
320250
Contact name
Susan G. Simpson
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
NHS Forth Valley
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 3 months, 1 days
Research summary
Moderate to Severe Anorexia Nervosa (AN-MS)is characterised by poor treatment outcomes, poor quality of life, low motivation levels and ambivalence about change, with high burden on families and NHS services. This study aims to improve quality of life and relationships amongst those with AN-MS and their families/partners/carers, and enhance motivation to recover amongst adults with AN-MS, ultimately resulting in enhanced care and reduced inpatient admissions. We will evaluate a new online group intervention for families/carers and partners. This is a two-phase study: Phase 1 feasibility trial will evaluate factors such as recruitment and retention of clinicians and participants, collection of assessment measures and acceptability of the intervention. Phase 2 will use this information to inform the development of a second more robust feasibility study which will enable us to determine whether this new untested intervention is effective in its own right, as a precursor for a larger definitive trial.
REC name
South East Scotland REC 01
REC reference
22/SS/0108
Date of REC Opinion
24 Feb 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion