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Is there a difference in efficacy between family-based treatment (FBT) and adolescent-focused individual therapy (AFT) in adolescents with anorexia nervosa?
Patients
121 adolescents aged 12–18 years (average age 14.4 years; 91% female), with anorexia nervosa according to DSM-IV criteria (excluding the amenorrhea requirement).
Setting
Two universities, USA; April 2005 to March 2009.
Intervention
FBT or AFT over 12 months. FBT comprised 24 h long sessions in three phases: the first to absolve the parents of responsibility of causation of the illness and affirming positive aspects of their parenting; the second to assist parents in transferring eating and weight control back to the adolescent; the third to establish a healthy relationship between adolescent and parents. AFT comprised thirty-two 45 min sessions in three phases: the first to establish the therapist–patient relationship, make initial assessment and establish weight gain goals; the second to develop ability to tolerate negative affect; the third to focus on termination of therapy.
Outcomes
Primary: Full remission from anorexia nervosa (weight ≥95% of weight expected for sex, age and …
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Source of funding National Institutes of Health.
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Competing interests None.
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