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Anorexia Nervosa Clinical Trial in Tulsa, OK

Access cutting-edge anorexia nervosa treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Tulsa. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Inc.

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Tulsa

    Convenient for OK residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Tulsa site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Anorexia Nervosa Study in Tulsa

The proposed study utilizes a randomized experimental therapeutics design to test a mechanistic framework linking interoceptive processing and disturbed body image, with the purpose of informing the development of future therapies for body image dissatisfaction in anorexia nervosa (AN). A sample of 102 participants will be recruited from the Laureate Eating Disorder Program (LEDP). After being randomized, participants will all receive a one-hour session of acceptance- and mindfulness-based training with a therapist (the introduction session). They will then receive either the interoceptively focused treatment (IFT) or exteroceptively focused treatment (EFT) condition based on randomization. In the IFT condition participants will engage in floatation-REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy) while practicing acceptance and mindfulness-based principles. The EFT condition is an exteroceptive intervention in which participants will be asked to view pre-recorded videos of acceptance and mindfulness-based skills to aid in the practice of these skills. Each condition will consist of one introduction session and three experimental sessions. All participants will then return for follow-up measures. Assessed outcomes will include acute changes in body image disturbance (BID) and interoception. Further, longitudinal intervention effects on self-reported eating disorder symptoms, body image dissatisfaction, and interoception; behavioral measures of interoception and body image dissatisfaction; and resting state and interoceptive functioning during functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) will be explored.

Sponsor: Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Inc.

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Primary diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
Photographic Figure Rating Scale (PFRS) body dissatisfaction score greater than or equal to 1
Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q6) Shape Concern Subscale score greater than or equal to 3
Weight restored to body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 17.5
No current evidence of orthostatic hypotension or if there is no evidence of additional fall risk as determined by their provider
Clinical status transition from acute to residential status
No new psychiatric medications in the week prior to randomization
Female sex assigned at birth
Ages 13 to 50 years
Independently ambulatory
Ability to lay flat comfortably
English proficiency
Willingness and ability to participate in study procedures
Provision of informed consent (parent consent and minor assent if less than 18 years of age).

Exclusion Criteria

Active suicidal ideation with plan and intent
Active cutting or skin lacerating behaviors
Pregnancy as defined by urine screening
Acute intoxication as indicated by urine drug screen or breathalyzer
Orthostatic hypotension as determined by medical provider, evidenced in chart (defined as a drop of ≥ 20 mmHg in systolic blood pressure (BP) or a drop of ≥ 10 mm Hg in diastolic blood pressure (BP) when measured shortly after transitioning from lying down to standing). If evidence of orthostasis is present in chart consultation with provider to determine if status creates additional fall risk. If participant is determined to be at increased fall risk (e.g., dizziness upon standing) they will be excluded.
Seizure reported within the previous 12 months
Co-morbid diagnoses of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed. (DSM-5) bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other psychosis spectrum disorder
Systolic blood pressure \> 160 mmHg
Diastolic blood pressure \>100 mmHg
Resting heart rate \<50 beats per minute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Tulsa?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06332963) has an active research site in Tulsa, OK that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Anorexia Nervosa Treatment Options in Tulsa, OK

If you're searching for anorexia nervosa treatment options in Tulsa, OK, this clinical trial (NCT06332963) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Tulsa research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced anorexia nervosa specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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