Incorporating Narrative Into the Treatment of Youth With Anorexia Nervosa (Virtual)

Part of paid clinical trials in San Francisco, California.

Sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Study ID
NCT07579442
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Anorexia Nervosa

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
16 Years - 25 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Narrative Medicine (NM) Workshop Series — BEHAVIORAL
    The Narrative Medicine (NM) Workshop Series is a structured six-week behavioral intervention designed to enhance self-expression, reflection, and resilience in adolescents and young adults recovering from eating disorders. This intervention differs from traditional psychotherapeutic or psychoeducational approaches by integrating literary analysis, creative writing, and guided discussion as therapeutic tools. Each one-hour weekly workshop includes: * Close reading of visual or written texts related to themes such as self-definition, resilience, kindness, and possibility * Creative writing exercises in response to structured prompts that encourage self-reflection and personal storytelling * Facilitated group discussions to foster connection, self-expression, and emotional processing in a supportive environment

Study Details

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a narrative medicine (NM) curriculum can enhance self-expression, reflection, and resilience in adolescents and young adults with anorexia nervosa. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does participation in an NM curriculum improve self-expression and reflection in individuals with anorexia nervosa? * Does engaging in creative writing and group discussion promote resilience and emotional processing in this population? Participants will be 16-25 years old, medically stable for outpatient eating disorder therapy, and actively engaged in treatment. Those with active suicidal ideation, recent non-suicidal self-injury, or a co-occurring personality disorder will not be eligible. Participants will: * Attend six weekly workshops focused on themes such as self-definition, kindness, resilience, and possibility * Engage in close reading of visual or written texts * Complete creative writing exercises in response to prompts * Participate in group discussions and sharing An optional capstone reading event will provide a supportive space for participants to share their work with peers, loved ones, and providers, fostering connection and community. This study aims to explore the role of narrative medicine in eating disorder treatment and assess its potential benefits for psychological well-being and self-expression.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 1, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Jul 1, 2027
Completion
Jul 1, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
10 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Narrative Medicine (NM) Workshop Series
    Participants in this study will take part in a six-week Narrative Medicine (NM) curriculum designed to enhance self-expression, reflection, and resilience in individuals with anorexia nervosa. Workshops will be conducted weekly on Zoom and will include: * Close reading of visual or written texts related to themes such as self-definition, resilience, kindness, and possibility * Creative writing exercises in response to structured prompts * Group discussions and sharing to foster community, connection, and self-expression

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of participants in each session [ Time Frame: Immediately post-intervention (Week 6) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
UCSF Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry BuildingSan FranciscoCalifornia94158
Sara Buckelew, MD, MPH
[email protected]
415-502-1649

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