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Current Research on Eating Disorders: Illness Intrusiveness in Anorexia Nervosa. Researchers: Carter JC, Bewell C, Devins GM. OBJECTIVE: "Illness intrusiveness" refers to illness-induced lifestyle disruptions. The primary aim of the current study was to compare the level of illness intrusiveness in anorexia nervosa (AN) to that reported in a variety of other chronic medical and psychiatric conditions. A secondary aim was to compare the two subtypes of AN (binge/purge vs. restricting) in terms of the nature and extent of illness intrusiveness. A final goal was to examine changes in the level of illness intrusiveness in AN following successful completion of specialized inpatient treatment. METHODS: The participants were a consecutive series of 121 female inpatients with AN who were admitted to a specialized inpatient unit for treatment of the eating disorder. Assessments took place before and after inpatient treatment and at 3-month follow-up. RESULTS: At baseline, illness intrusiveness scores for AN patients were significantly higher than those reported by women in the medical and psychiatric comparison groups. Overall, illness intrusiveness scores decreased (i.e., improved) significantly following successful completion of inpatient treatment. Among patients with the restricting subtype, scores continued to improve during follow-up, whereas this was not the case among patients with the binge-purge subtype of AN, whose scores did not change significantly during follow-up. CONCLUSION: Despite being notoriously ambivalent about change, these findings suggest that AN patients perceive their illness to be highly disruptive to a variety of life domains, even more so than patients with other chronic medical and psychiatric conditions. PMID:18440405. J Psychosom Res. 2008 May;64(5):519-26.
The clinical significance of amenorrhea as a diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa. OBJECTIVE:: Amenorrhea is a DSM-IV criterion for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (AN). Several studies have reported few differences between patients who meet the full DSM-IV criteria for AN and those who meet all but the amenorrhea criterion. Although this suggests that the absence of menses does not provide critical diagnostic information, many of these studies are limited by small sample sizes. This study aims to examine the clinical utility of amenorrhea as a criterion for the diagnosis of AN. METHOD:: A chart review was conducted of 240 consecutive patients admitted for inpatient treatment at the NY State Psychiatric Institute from 1993 to 2006. Menstrual data were collected from the Eating Disorder Examination conducted upon admission. Independent samples t-tests were performed to evaluate differences in clinical variables, including age, lifetime lowest body mass index (BMI), admission and discharge BMI, previous number of hospitalizations, duration of illness, Beck Depression Inventory total score, Beck Anxiety Inventory total score, and Eating Disorder Examination subscale scores. RESULTS:: The amenorrheic and menstruating groups differed significantly only on lowest lifetime BMI and admission BMI, with individuals with amenorrhea having lower BMIs on both measures. CONCLUSION:: These results indicate that amenorrhea does not distinguish between groups on a number of important measures of clinical severity. It may be that amenorrhea reflects weight and nutritional status, rather than providing useful diagnostic information. Future studies are needed to examine the potential prognostic value of menstrual status. Int J Eat Disord May 2008.
Windsor, Ontario: ED Conference – The Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA) is a not-for-profit, registered charity, community based organization servicing the counties across Southwestern Ontario, Canada. For the past 25 years they have been committed to the provision of specialized treatment, education, and support services for individuals affected directly and indirectly by eating disorders. BANA is a regional leader in promotion and acceptance of diverse body shapes and sizes through the adoption of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. As part of their health initiatives, they will be hosting, The Global Dinner Table, a conference from September 9th through 11th, 2008, in Windsor, Ontario aimed at clinical/treatment professionals as well as those within the community affected by eating disorders. Among the scheduled speakers are: Mr. Joe Kelly (President, Dads and Daughters), Mr. Ben Barry (Founder, Ben Barry Agency), Dr. Ron Thompson (Consulting Psychologist-Indiana University Athletics Dept), Dr. Ellen Glovsky (Motivational Interviewer), Ms. Gail Hall,(MSW-Founder CTED, LLC), Ms. Mary Kaye Lucier, (MSW,RSW – Executive Director, BANA), Dr. Blake Woodside (Dir. Inpatient ED Program, Toronto General Hospital), Ms. America, Kristen Hagland, Prof. Paul Campos (Author-the Obesity Myth), Dr. Deborah Wilkes-Whitehall(Interpersonal Psychotherapy), Dr. Glenn Berall (Chief of Pediatrics, North York General Hospital, Dr. Josee Jarry (Associate Professor, U of Windsor), Ms. Alison Colavecchia (Regional Coordinator, Central West Eating Disorder Treatment Program), Ms. Yvonne Vandebovenkamp, MSW (Canadian Mental Health Association), and Ms. Sophie Gergorie Trudeau (Host of CTV's E-Talk Daily), and more... For information call 519-969-2112 or visit the websites at www.bana.ca
SAVE THE DATE! Philadelphia, PA: The 18th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals, Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: The Power of Therapeutic Relationships in the Treatment of Eating Disorders. This is a four day seminar for behavioral health professionals and dietitians and offers 22.5 CEUs. The event is taking place at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Philadelphia, PA on November 13th - 16th, 2008. Both clinical experience and empirical research emphasize the crucial importance of the treatment relationship during the course of psychotherapy. In order to further theoretical understanding and effective practice in eating disorders, the 2008 Renfrew Center Foundation Conference is devoted to an examination of therapeutic relationships. Topics will include: Therapist Self-Disclosure and Self-Care; Engaging Reluctant Patients; Impasses and Repair; Family and Friends as Therapeutic Agents; Expressions of Caring During Treatment; Psychoneurology and Attachment; Temperament and Genetic Factors; Ending Therapy; Therapeutic Alliance in Outpatient and Inpatient Settings. The keynote speakers for this conference are Jane Fonda, award-winning actress, humanitarian and author of My Life So Far; Christopher Fairburn, MD, author of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eating Disorders; Amy Banks, MD, Director of Advanced Training, Jean Baker Miller Institute. For additional information visit the website at www.renfrew.org.
Southern California: Professional Study Groups: Carolyn Costin, MFT invites all treating professionals to her study groups. These groups cover case reviews, treatment strategies, new literature, research, and other areas related to the treatment of eating disorders. CEU's are given to MFT's and LCSW's. For more information call 310-457-9958. Group #1 takes place the first Tuesday of every month from 12:00 - 1:00pm at the Eating Disorder Center of CA, www.edcca.com. Group #2 takes place the first Wednesday of every month from 12:00-1:30pm at the Monte Nido Treatment Center, www.montenido.com.
Illinois House Bill 1432 to Provide Fair and Equal Coverage for Eating Disorders. State Senators John Cullerton (D-6th District) and Heather Steans (D-7th District) will present a bill to the Illinois State Legislature Insurance Committee on May 8th that could have life or death consequences for the citizens of Illinois. Introduced by Rep. Fred Crespo (D-44th District), HB 1432 will strengthen the Illinois mental health insurance parity law by providing fair and equal insurance coverage for those suffering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia.
Advocacy - The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action. The EDC, a Washington, D.C. advocacy organization, is preparing to expand its online information about eating disorders among men and boys and other populations. If you know of high quality resources already online, let them know. The EDC would like to link to those pages, or share the information already available. Send suggestions to manager@eatingdisorderscoalition.org. Individuals can join their email list. Hospitals, treatment programs, non-profits, and other groups can become EDC member organizations. For more information visit http://eatingdisorderscoalition.org/involved/involved.html.
Arizona: Arizona Treatment Center News -- Tucson: Mirasol, an alternative eating disorder treatment center for women and girls, reports on its latest research in this month's edition of the "Sunflower" newsletter. EEG brain maps and standard psychological tests administered before and after adventure-based therapy (ABT) show significant reductions in symptoms of depression and anxiety. Meet David Romero, Mirasol's new Executive Director, and read about the new Visiting Therapist program at www.mirasol.net. And if you are an eating disorder therapist or dietitian and would like to attend our next free seminar, please call Mirasol at 520-546-3200.
Arizona Treatment Center News -- Remuda Ranch: Eating disorders are epidemic in the United States. As a result, many centers and programs have opened, offering treatment to those struggling with anorexia or bulimia. With several choices available for inpatient care, why opt for treatment at Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders? Because it works. A full 95% of Remuda patients remain in excellent recovery after discharge. This outcome is unparalleled in the treatment community. This number holds true at one, five and ten years after leaving Remuda. In addition, due to our comprehensive treatment model, patients also experience profound improvement in other co-occurring disorders such as depression, anxiety, or substance use. If you know someone struggling with an eating disorder, call 1-800-445-1900 today. Why Remuda? Because it works. Introducing the Anxiety Disorders Program at Remuda Ranch: Since 1990, Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders has successfully treated thousands of patients with anorexia and bulimia. More than half of those patients entered treatment with one or more co-occurring anxiety disorders. Because our treatment model is so comprehensive, we have had great success in treating these anxiety issues. Due to an increased need for inpatient treatment to help those struggling with anxiety disorders, we have opened a new 60-day program for children and adolescent girls. Each patient has a specialized team of anxiety disorder professionals dedicated to her recovery. Her family is highly involved in treatment through weekly therapeutic phone sessions and a two-to-three-day onsite family intensive. If you have a young client or patient who could benefit from inpatient treatment for anxiety disorders, including OCD, contact Remuda Ranch at 1-800-445-1900 today.
California: California Adolescent Residential Treatment News - Center for Discovery: Center for Discovery's Eating Disorder Program is a comprehensive residential treatment program dedicated solely to the treatment of adolescent males and females suffering with eating disorders. Discovery offers a professional, structured environment with the comfort and nurturing of a serene home-style setting with several locations in California. The individualized and intensive treatment experience and twenty-four hour supervision is particularly effective in identifying and addressing the destructive behaviors and underlying emotional issues of the eating disorder. The Discovery program includes an integrated family approach with one to two private family sessions weekly, a weekly family education and support group and therapeutic family meals. Treatment also includes individual therapy, group education, narratives, expressive art therapy, emotion-management skills training, family support development, medical assessment, psychiatric consultations, and nutritional components. Discovery is a preferred provider to many insurance plans and they will assist families in verifying their insurance benefits as well as creating a financial plan for continued care. For more information call at 800-760-3934 or visit www.centerfordiscovery.com.
Calabasas, CA: Treatment Center News -- Monte Nido Residential Treatment Center: Monte Nido combines a beautiful natural healing environment with the expertise of the renowned national expert and author, Carolyn Costin, and the treatment professionals from her company, Community Counseling for Individuals and Families, Inc. Monte Nido is a very small, intimate facility. Monte Nido only takes six clients at a time. Clients treated at Monte Nido are all women suffering from anorexia, bulimia or exercise addiction. The facility has a family-like environment; their unique level system allows each client to gain increasing freedom and responsibility for her own recovery. By the end of her stay, each client is shopping for and preparing her own food and monitoring her own exercise. This will help prepare her for handling these activities upon discharge from Monte Nido. They also have a unique transition program, Bella Mar, which offers various levels of transitional and independent living situations. For more information call 310-457-9958, visit www.montenido.com or email mntc@montenido.com.
Carlsbad, CA: Treatment Center News - Montecatini. Montecatini is proud to offer a comprehensive program developed specifically for adolescent girls struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and associated disorders. The interdisciplinary team at Montecatini has expertise in managing adolescent patients and is knowledgeable about normal physical and psychological development. The treatment team works collaboratively with each family as well as schools, coaches, physicians, therapists and other outpatient treatment providers. The key to Montecatini's success is having a staff that is highly experienced in treating adolescent girls with eating disorders and co-occurring disorders as well as an intensive, structured and dynamic program and a high staff-to-patient ratio. These key components allow them to deliver the personalized care necessary for recovery. To find out more about the programs at Montecatini, or to schedule a tour, please call 760-436-8930 or visit our website at www.montecatinieatingdisorder.com.
Malibu, CA: Treatment Center News - Monte Nido Vista: Carolyn Costin and the Monte Nido Treatment Center are pleased to announce a new 10 bed residential facility for anorexia, bulimia and exercise addiction. Monte Nido Vista is located in the foothills of Malibu, CA. The residential program is designed to meet the individual needs of clients and their families in a way that gives them an increasingly higher level of responsibility and "teaches" them how to recover and sustain it. The atmosphere is professional and structured, but is also warm, friendly and family-like. The staff members are highly dedicated professionals, many of who are recovered themselves, thus serving as excellent role models. For more information on The Monte Nido Treatment Center of its affiliates visit www.montenido.com, call 310-457-9956, or email mntc@montenido.com.
Ventura County, CA: Treatment Center News - Pacific Shores Hospital: Pacific Shores Hospital is a 30-bed facility completely dedicated to Rader Programs Eating Disorders Treatment. The facility was specifically designed to provide a warm and nurturing environment. The facility is located five minutes from the ocean in picturesque Ventura County just North of Los Angeles and South of Santa Barbara in Southern California. Rader Programs at Pacific Shores Hospital maintains an outstanding treatment team with extensive experience and training in Rader Program's proven treatment philosophy. The Rader Program is a national treatment center with multiple locations. The facility accepts patients from all across the United States. For more information visit www.raderprograms.com, call 800-841-1515 or email rader@raderprograms.com.
Colorado: Colorado Treatment Center News -- The Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDC-Denver): The EDC-Denver offers a full spectrum of care from partial hospitalization through outpatient to males and females age 16 and older. The Partial Hospitalization Program operates 11 hours per day, 7 days per week and includes supervised meals and snacks. Lodging is provided at a nearby apartment building for PHP patients from out of town. The Evening Intensive Outpatient Program operates 4 hours per evening, three days per week and includes one meal. Most of the Eating Disorder Center of Denver's group/program components are available on an outpatient basis. Services include individual and family/couples therapy; DBT; aftercare; psychiatric evaluation; therapy and medication monitoring; and nutritional counseling by a registered dietitian. EDC-Denver accepts most insurances. Treatment providers are welcome to utilize EDC-Denver's outpatient services as adjunct therapies to their own treatment. Visit www.edcdenver.com for details and schedules. Aftercare Outpatient Process Group: Monday 5:30-7:00pm - An open group consisting of individuals in recovery who have completed an intense eating disorders program at EDC-D or other national programs. Cost is $50 per group. Florida: Miami, FL: Treatment Center News - New Oliver-Pyatt Center to Open in Heart of South Miami: National Staff Recruited For Oliver-Pyatt Center: Program at 6150 SW 76th Street, South Miami, FL will begin accepting clients in June. Drawing on her past experience as a founder of innovative and well-respected treatment programs, Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MD, Founder, Executive Director and board certified psychiatrist, has just concluded a nationwide search for top level staff for her Miami center: "A strong multi-disciplinary team is critical to the level of care we are providing-- up to 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. We've brought together clinicians with deep experience, thorough training and a shared philosophy—the fundamental belief that compassionate care which addresses the core issues driving the eating disorder can lead to full recovery." Clinical Director: Karen Trevithick, PsyD is relocating from Chicago, where for the past 7 years she has been the coordinator of the partial hospitalization program for the treatment of eating disorders at Alexian Brothers. Karen delivered a lecture on “Creating Connectedness--working with Complex Eating Disorder Patients" at IADEP this year. Assistant Clinical Director: Melissa McLain, PhD, is relocating from California, where she served as the Eating Disorder Program Coordinator at Counseling and Psychological Services at UC Davis. Melissa presented a poster at the Renfrew Conference, and has conducted research on eating disorder prevention, and self-care in clinicians. Dr. Rosina Pellerano, MD, will coordinate medical care for our clients. Rosina trained in Adolescent Medicine, and is an expert in the medical management of eating disorders. She has a Miami-based medical practice dedicated to the treatment of eating disorders. The Oliver-Pyatt Center of Miami will accept a maximum of eight clients in each program. Overnight accommodations for out of town clients will be available through a nearby condominium association. For more information, visit www.oliverpyattcenters.com or call 866-511-HEAL. Nevada: Reno, NV: Treatment Center News - Center for Hope of the Sierras -- Alumni Intensives North Carolina: Durham, NC: Treatment Center News - Carolina House: In collaboration with Duke Medical Center's Eating Disorders Program, Carolina House is excited to offer Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is a new behavior therapy that has been shown to be effective for many issues, including eating disorders, and Carolina House is one of the few residential treatment centers to include this type of therapy. ACT psychotherapy looks at specific thoughts/feelings which may be keeping us from acting and being more flexible, free, and living how we'd prefer. ACT differs from more traditional cognitive-behavioral therapies in that it does not aim to eliminate "negative" thoughts or feelings. Instead, ACT emphasizes effective behaviors despite "negative experiences" in an effort to continue to live a valued and rich life. As is true of many of the contemporary "third wave therapies" ACT teaches mindfulness: how to be in the present moment instead of living in historical or fabricated realities that your mind creates. With the integration of ACT, Carolina House continues to strengthen its commitment to healing through mindfulness based psychotherapy. For additional information on the Carolina House treatment program and the services offered call 919-372-7951 or visit www.carolinaeatingdisorders.com.
Oregon: Oregon Treatment Center News -- RainRock: A Residential Treatment Facility for Women, A Monte Nido Affiliate. Executive Director: Carolyn Costin, LMFT. RainRock is located in a former bed and breakfast along the McKenzie River on 3.5 acres of lush lawn, gardens and riverfront. RainRock lives up to its name, evoking the healing properties of both earth and water combined. The secluded park-like setting is private yet expansive with abundant manicured grounds and the constant energy and flow of the river. This facility is an important addition to the Pacific Northwest where there are no residential treatment facilities. Carolyn Costin's 30 years of eating disorder experience and the uniqueness of this property promises the clients a rare opportunity to deal with and find recovery from these very difficult disorders. Carolyn serves as Executive Director of RainRock and The Eating Disorder Center of California and as Clinical Director of the original program, Monte Nido Treatment Center, located in Malibu, California. For additional information on RainRock and The Monte Nido Treatment philosophy, visit their websites at www.rainrock.org or www.montenido.com or call 310-457-9958.
Texas: Granger, TX: Treatment Center News - Austin Sendero. Austin Sendero is CRC Health Group's newest residential eating disorder treatment facility located near Austin, Texas. Austin Sendero treats both males and females, ages 17 and up, who struggle with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, making us one of the few residential treatment facilities in the country which treats both genders. For more information about Austin Sendero, please call 512-819-9149, or visit our website at www.austinsendero.com. To schedule a tour of the facility, please contact Shelly Underwood at 512-213-9762.
Outpatient Programs and Support Groups Led by Professionals: Manassas, VA: June 16th to August 8th - Crossroads Counseling implementing a 8-week multi-disciplinary Intensive Outpatient Program for women and teens suffering with anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder. It is geared for individuals who are ready for a step down structured program after hospitalization or for those looking for more than weekly therapy. Treatment modalities include a wide variety of group therapies, with both a cognitive behavioral and Biblical perspective. Participants utilize their creativity to heal through music, art and experiential writing. Clients will be actively involved in groups for anxiety, body image, codependency, meal processing, nutrition, positive thinking, and spirituality. Inner strength and beauty, media imagery, and the development of healthy and constructive coping skills will be discussed and explored. The goal of treatment is to gain a deeper understanding for how recovery from an eating disorder can contribute to a richer life experience and be part of the exciting discovery of a more purposeful life. $2600 for the 8 week program. For more information contact mannhardt@comcast.net or call 703-743-1253. For listings of professionally led support groups, follow this link: http://www.edreferral.com/Professional_Support_Groups_and_Workshops.htm
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Malibu, CA: Eating Disorder Treatment Program Job Positions Available. Carolyn Costin and the Monte Nido Treatment Center is pleased to announce their new 6-bed residential eating disorder facility, Monte Nido Vista, which opened close to their original location. Monte Nido Vista is an important addition to their family of facilities in their continuing efforts to expand services and reduce wait times for clients entering their programs. They are looking for applicants for all positions at various facilities. Send resume to mntc@montenido.com or fax to 310-457-8442. Monte Nido Vista is in a private park-like setting, with multiple inviting gardens for outside private sessions. Please visit www.montenido.com to visit campuses. For further information, contact the administrative office at 310-457-9958. Newton, MA: Multi-service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA) Newton, MA - Nonprofit organization dedicated to eating disorder treatment and prevention, seeks licensed clinician for director position. Responsible for managing staff, overseeing and implementing clinical services, assisting with grant writing and budget and providing educational trainings. Excellent training and supervision for fast paced, growing agency. Must have at least three years experience working in the field of eating disorders. Management and public speaking experience preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to: Search Committee, 92 Pearl Street, Newton, MA 02458 or email rmanley@medainc.org.
Research Studies on Eating Disorders: San Diego, CA: UCSD Researchers Seek Males and Females with Anorexia Nervosa: The UCSD researchers are currently seeking adolescents and adults currently suffering from Anorexia Nervosa to participate in one of our three current studies. To qualify for any of the studies one must be at least 15% below ideal body weight and be fearful of weight gain, despite being underweight. Both adults and adolescents between the ages of 14-45 are needed to participate in a taste study and would be compensated for up to $70 for completing the assessments, taste tests and interview. Adults 18 years of age and older are needed to participate in a randomized control trial of the medication Quetiapine, in which they will receive either the study medication or a placebo. Subjects will be compensated up to $360 for completing study related assessments and the medication treatment. In addition, we are offering several months of family therapy treatment for families with adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 at no cost. The adolescents in this study will also be randomly assigned to receive either the medication Fluoxetine or a placebo. For more information, contact UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program at 858-366-2525 or email edresearch@ucsd.edu.
San Diego, CA: UCSD Researchers Seek Women Recovered From an Eating Disorder: Help UCSD researchers understand what causes eating disorders. They are seeking female participants between 18 and 45 years of age who are recovered from Anorexia or Bulimia Nervosa. By participating in the study, subjects will be assisting physicians and researchers in developing new treatments for these complex and serious disorders. Subjects will be compensated for your participation in this study. For more information contact the UCSD Eating Disorder Research and Treatment Program at 858-366-2525 or email edresearch@ucsd.edu.
Massachusetts Research Study - Massachusetts General Hospital Study of Therapy for Bone Loss in Anorexia Nervosa: The Neuroendocrine Unit of Massachusetts General Hospital is conducting research studies on anorexia-induced bone loss. Their screening study is for men and women age 12-50 with anorexia nervosa. They are investigating causes of osteopenia (or bone loss) in the spine, hip, wrist and total body. The study involves one visit of approximately 3 hours. Their treatment study is for women aged 18-45 with anorexia nervosa and absent or irregular menstrual periods. They are investigating the combined use of a natural hormone and a medication that is effective for bone loss in postmenopausal women as a novel treatment for the bone loss seen in women with anorexia nervosa. They hope that the combination of these two investigational medications will help rebuild depleted bone and prevent further bone breakdown in women with anorexia nervosa. The study consists of 6 visits over 12 months. A stipend of up to $675 is awarded throughout the course of the study. If interested, call Erinne Meenaghan, N.P. at 617-724-7393 or email nedresearchstudies@partners.org.
Massachusetts: Bulimia Nervosa Study: Free confidential treatment is available to those who are eligible. Do you or someone you know binge eat? Do you or someone you know compensate by vomiting or other extremes? Do you or someone you know have severe moodiness or relationship problems? Researchers are now enrolling participants (ages 18-65) in a free treatment study investigating two active treatments, including education and counseling, for bulimia nervosa. If interested call 617-353-9610 or visit www.bu.edu/anxiety.
New York, NY: NIMH-funded, IRB-Approved Study of Adolescents with Bulimia Nervosa (ages 12 - 21 years). This study takes place at NYSPI/Columbia University and compensation is provided for participation ($100). For more information, contact Laura Berner at 212-543-5316. P.I.: Rachel Marsh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Columbia University/ New York State Psychiatric Institute, phone 212-543-5384, email marshr@childpsych.columbia.edu.
New York, NY: The National Institute of Mental Health is sponsoring a multi-center international study to compare two types of family therapy as well as fluoxetine or placebo (an inactive medication) in the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa. They are looking for families with an adolescent with anorexia nervosa between the ages of 12-18 years. Participation involves completing assessment interviews, questionnaires, and engaging in 16 family therapy sessions over the course of nine months with medication continuing for another six months. The study is being held at the Eating Disorders Research Program, The Westchester Division of New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Contact the Research Coordinator, Samantha Berthod, MA at 914-997-4395.
Pittsburgh PA. Seeking Women Recovered from Anorexia or Bulimia Nervosa. Dr. Walter Kaye and his research team at the Eating Disorders Research Program at the University Pittsburgh Medical Center are looking for women who have recovered from anorexia or bulimia nervosa for a research study on brain chemistry in eating disorders. Study participants must be between 18 and 45 years old, medication free (birth control pills acceptable) and not pregnant or nursing. The study involves phone interviews, questionnaires, PET and MRI scans, lab work, physical exam, two visits to Pittsburgh and 8 weeks of fluoxetine (generic form of Prozac). (Note: All expenses incurred during the study, e.g. travel expenses, lab work, physical exam and etc. are paid for by the study.) In addition, eligible participants will be compensated up to $1300 upon completion of the study. For more information, email EDResearch@upmc.edu or Dr. Kathy Plotnicov at plotnicovkh@upmc.edu or Dr. Sharon Barnes at barnessd@upmc.edu. Interested parties can also call toll-free at 1-866-265-9289 or submit a Contact Form online at www.anbrainimaging.org.
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