Kings College London is looking for individuals to participate in studies on eating disorders please see details below
An fMRI study testing an exposure-based intervention to support eating in Anorexia Nervosa
This study is aimed at assessing and targeting food-related fears and anxiety in people with Anorexia Nervosa. The assessment entails: 1) a brain scan; 2) a structured interview; 3) a set of questionnaires; 4) 2 brief computerised tasks. The assessment will be followed by 8-10 sessions of gradual exposure to food. The content of the exposure sessions will be discussed and agreed by both the therapist and the participant. A follow-up assessment including the same measures as the first assessment session will be conducted at the end of the intervention.
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Investigating the use of self-help tools in Eating Disorders
The study entails attending two 1-hour sessions. During each session, participants will be asked to complete some questionnaires and two brief computerised tasks.
Then, they will be asked to watch a short video-clip and to drink a smoothie – as much as they can – whilst watching the video-clip. At the end of the video-clip, participants will complete again some questionnaires and a computerised task.
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A guided self-help intervention to support recovery in Eating Disorders
The study is aimed at evaluating a guided self-help intervention to support recovery in Eating Disorders. Participants will be invited to attend a 1-hour assessment session. During the session they will complete a set of questionnaires and will be given the study materials (i.e. ipod and manual). According to the group they will be allocated to, participants will be asked to use the materials for 3 or 5 weeks. Weekly meetings (face-to-face, or email or telephone contact) will be offered. At the end of the study, participants will be asked to complete the same set of questionnaires completed during the assessment session.
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Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; telephone number: 0207 848 5963