Studies
In our research lab, we are conducting a number of treatment studies that provide free treatment for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Please read further for additional information.
Confirming the Effectiveness of Online Guided Self-Help Family-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa
Stanford University is conducting a study on virtual treatments for anorexia nervosa in adolescents.
Who can participate?
- Adolescents living with their families between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age with DSM-5 AN
- Adolescent lives with at least one family member
- Parents are able to read and speak fluent English
- Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection
- Adolescent is medically stable for remote, outpatient treatment
- Randomization to either:
- Virtual family-based treatment (FBT-V)
- Online guided self-help family-based treatment (GSH-FBT)
- In addition to treatment, participants will complete assessments and questionnaires throughout the course of the study
If you have any questions, or are interested in signing up for the study, please fill out the interest form below or email Hazal Gurcan at familytreatment@stanford.edu. Alternatively, call (650) 723 - 9182.
Key Words: Anorexia Nervosa, virtual treatment, family based treatment, virtual family based treatment, FBT, FBT for Anorexia, guided self-help
Confirming the Efficacy/Mechanism of Family Therapy for Children with Low Weight Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Children ages 6-12 with a diagnosis of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and their families are invited to participate in a Family-Based Treatment (FBT) vs. a manualized Non-Specific Care (NSC) research study through the Stanford Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The study consists of 14 one-hour telehealth sessions in either treatment arm, along with required medical management, over the course of 4 months. Treatment will be provided by doctoral-level, highly skilled therapists.
Recruitment age range: 6-12 years old
Recruitment gender: All
Contact information for participant inquiries: Contact Hali Boyce (650) 723-5521 or arfidstudy@stanford.edu
Key words: Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, virtual treatment, manualized Non-Specific Care, family based treatment, FBT, Psychoeducational and Motivational Therapy for ARFID
Refinement of Emotion Regulation App for Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa at Mealtimes During Family-Based Treatment
Adolescents currently receiving Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for Anorexia Nervosa at Stanford's outpatient ED clinic are invited to participate in a research study focused on refining the BALANCE app. This app is designed to help adolescents improve emotional regulation, particularly during mealtimes.
Recruitment age range: 12-18
Recruitment gender: All
Contact information for participant inquiries: Ainsley at (510)-972-8179; acogburn@stanford.edu
For general information regarding questions, concerns, or complaints about research, research related injury or the rights of research participants, please call (650) 723-5244 or toll-free 1-866-680-2906, or write to the Administrative Panel on Human Subjects in Medical Research, Administrative Panels Office, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-5401.