RecruitingNCT05730348

Mealtime Anxiety in Eating Disorders

Mealtime Anxiety in Eating Disorders: An Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) Project

Sponsor

Oslo University Hospital

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Sep 11, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Eating Disorders

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to assess mealtime anxiety in patients with eating disorders receiving treatment at an in-patient unit. Anxiety wil be assessed using ecological momentary assessment (EMA). The main research question is: • Does post meal activity reduce anxiety in patients with eating disorders? Study participation will last for two weeks. Participants will be reporting current levels of anxiety/distress on an EMA mobile app during treatment as usual. During one of the two study participation weeks, the participants will perform post mealtime activity.

Eligibility

Min Age: 16 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is examining anxiety around mealtimes in people admitted to an eating disorders inpatient unit. Researchers will track how mealtime anxiety changes during treatment and what factors influence it, with the goal of improving inpatient care. **You may be eligible if...** - You are over 16 years old - You are admitted to the Regional Department for Eating Disorders adult inpatient unit **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You receive all your nutrition through a feeding tube during the study period (tube feeding for all meals) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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