Speech Groups for Children Living With a Sibling Who Suffers From Anorexia Nervosa
ConditionAnorexia Nervosa
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age8-18
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Toulouse
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.
Sibling presenting a DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual)-5 of Mental Disorders diagnosis of AN, and engaged in inpatient or outpatient healthcare
(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