A randomized controlled trial of three treatments for anorexia nervosa in adults [ 2010 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Susan Byrne (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Christopher Fairburn ,  Prof Phillipa Hay ,  Prof Stephen Touyz ,  Prof Tracey Wade
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Brief description This study will be the first to evaluate three promising new treatments for anorexia nervosa (AN) and anorexic type eating disorders in adults. The first treatment is a new therapy called Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. The second treatment, the Maudsley Cognitive Motivational Therapy, was designed specifically to treat AN and the third treatment is called non-specific supportive clinical management. The study will be in the form of a multi-centre randomised treatment trial.

Funding Amount $AUD 606,447.71

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant