RESEARCH STUDIES
Fordham University
Are you the parent of a child who is currently receiving outpatient treatment for Anorexia Nervosa?
If so, researchers would like to invite you to participate in an anonymous study that examines the experience of caring for a child with Anorexia Nervosa. They are interested in how a child ’s eating disorder affects the parents and family – including coping reactions and significant relationships. Few medical or psychological resources are available to support parents who may face their own challenges with respect to the diagnosis of and treatment for their child’s Anorexia. They hope their research findings will contribute to enhanced understanding of how a child’s illness affects the families so that more support services for parents can be developed and provided. If your child is between the ages of 9-22, is receiving outpatient treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, and is currently living with you at home, they invite you to participate in this important study.
Participation will involve completing a series of questionnaires online that will take approximately 15-30 minutes. Your name and any identifying information will not be linked to your responses. Publications or presentations emanating from the research will not include individual responses, only group data will be presented.
Please click the following the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VN5VTDF and enter the password: participate (in all lowercase letters). You will be directed to an informed consent letter followed by a series of brief questionnaires for you to complete. If you would like further information contact Lauren F. Stack at lfstack@gmail.com or Dr. Merle Keitel at mkeitel@fordham.edu for information.
NOTE: This research study has received IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval from Fordham University and researchers will adhere to the American Psychological Association’s Code of Ethics. Primary investigators for this study are Merle A. Keitel, Ph.D., Professor of Counseling Psychology, Fordham University, and Lauren F. Stack, M.S., Doctoral Candidate in Counseling Psychology, Fordham University.
University of Chicago Eating and Weight Disorders Program
At the Eating and Weight Disorders Program at the University of Chicago, we practice evidence-based treatment. Our Program provides comprehensive outpatient and limited inpatient services for the assessment, treatment, and follow-up of adolescents and adults with eating disorders. This includes:
• Adolescent anorexia and bulimia nervosa and related disorders.
• Adult anorexia and bulimia nervosa and related disorders
• Binge eating disorders
• Childhood and adolescent obesity
For more information about our general clinic please contact Leah Boepple, our clinic coordinator at 773-702-0789 or e-mail her at lboepple@bsd.uchicago.edu
We are also actively recruiting participants for the following studies:
Adolescent Nervosa Treatment Study: adolescents (aged 12-18 years) with symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa are invited to participate in a 6-month, outpatient-treatment study.
The purpose of this research study is to identify effective outpatient psychological treatments for adolescents with bulimia nervosa. Interested individuals should contact Colleen Stiles-Shields at (773) 834-5677.
Adolescent Overweight Treatment Study: The University of Chicago is presently recruiting overweight adolescents (aged 13-17 years) and their families to participate in a 24-week treatment study designed to examine the efficacy of two treatments for adolescent obesity. Interested individuals may contact Kali Ludwig at (773) 834-0360.
Adult Anorexia Nervosa Treatment Study: The University of Chicago is conducting a National Health funded research study designed to develop and refine a family-based treatment manual for young adults (aged 18-25 years) with Anorexia Nervosa as well as assess the feasibility of this out-patient psychotherapy. Treatment involves up to 6 months of cost-free individual and family therapy sessions. Interested individuals may contact our Research Coordinator at (773) 834-9120.
Deakin University
Caring for someone with an eating disorder: Different perspectives
Kerri Coomber, PhD in Psychology at Deakin University, Australia is looking at the experience of caring for someone recovering from an eating disorder. While we now know a lot about what this is like, we don’t know whether the person in recovery and the carer see the experience of recovery and caregiving similarly or whether their experience is different. Dr. Coomber invites you to share your perspective.
Both carer and the person with an eating disorder would each complete a short questionnaire. You won’t see each other’s responses and what you say will have any identifying information kept separate. You will provide a code so I can match up your questionnaires.
The carer questionnaire ask you about how the eating disorder affects you, as a carer, how you deal with everyday problems related to the eating disorder, and how your general health has been lately. This questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete.
The questionnaire that the person with an eating disorder will complete will ask you about your eating disorder, where you feel you are on the road to recovery, and how you think the eating disorder affects your carer. This questionnaire will take you about 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
If you have an eating disorder, or you are a carer of someone with an eating disorder and you would like to take part, please go to the following website:
www.deakin.edu.au/psychology/research/EDCarerStudy/
Contact details:
Ms Kerri Coomber
kcoomber@deakin.edu.au
Towson University Research Study on Social/Emotional Functioning
Adults 18 years and older who have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa are needed to participate in cutting-edge research on social and emotional functioning! This study will explore the role of the self in perspective taking and empathy abilities. Of particular interest is the relationship between understanding one’s own thoughts/emotions and then being able to infer those thoughts/emotions in others.
For more information please contact C. Alix Timko, Ph.D. (Primary Investigator) & Kerry Whiteman (Co-investigator)
Email address: TOM.empathy@gmail.com
Phone Number: (410)704-5876
Duke Eating Disorders Program
Treatment Study for Adolescents - Duke is currently enrolling families in their treatment study for adolescents with anorexia nervosa (threshold and subthreshold cases appropriate). Participants receive 6 months of psychotherapy at no cost and complete 6 months of follow-up assessment for which they receive monetary compensation. For more information, please call (919) 684-0149 or email edresearch@duke.edu.
Eating Disorders Research Program at the University of Minnesota
Anorexia Nervosa Diary Study - Female volunteers age 18 and older with
symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa are needed for a study at the University of
Minnesota. This is not a treatment study. Compensation up to $200. This
study is also being conducted at the University of Chicago and University of
North Dakota. For more information about this study, please contact Nora at 612-627-1991 (or anpalm@umn.edu).
Therapy Study for Bulimic Symptoms – Do you struggle with binge eating and purging? Is your sense of self-esteem strongly influenced by your body shape and/or weight? The Eating Disorders Research Program is testing a new type of therapy for the treatment of bulimic symptoms. Individuals ages 18-65 who are interested in learning more about this University of Minnesota research opportunity and determining eligibility should email: anpalm@umn.edu or call: 612-627-1991 (all calls confidential).
Effects of body experience and mindfulness on eating behaviors
Researcher: Jennifer Bruha, MACP, MAP, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Through a series of surveys, this study asks subjects about their eating patterns and attitudes, and asks them to rate their levels of inner and outer body experience, mindfulness, and behaviors related to body image.
Please see: www.bodyimagesurveys.com
University of Chicago Eating and Weight Disorders Program
Please click here for more information on their research studies.
University of California San Diego Eating Disorder Research and Treatment Program
Program Director: Walter Kaye, MD
Please click here to learn more about their research studies and current findings.
The EDC lists research projects as a courtesy to users, but does not endorse any of the studies.