Speech Groups for Children Living With a Sibling Who Suffers From Anorexia Nervosa

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age8-18
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Toulouse

About this trial

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a complex mental disease with a huge impact on the patient's siblings life and well-being. Based on literature, group interventions for siblings of children suffering from a chronic disease could provide an effective support. A few have been studied, and even fewer exist for siblings of children with AN.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Sibling presenting a DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual)-5 of Mental Disorders diagnosis of AN, and engaged in inpatient or outpatient healthcare

Disqualifiers

(1) Opposition from the participant and/or from their legal representatives.

(2) Non-fluent French speaker

(3) Clinical presentation not compatible with the group sessions

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • sibling group

Treatment groups

No treatment groups listed

Sponsors and collaborators