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NCT07579442 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Incorporating Narrative Into the Treatment of Youth With Anorexia Nervosa (Virtual)
A NA study, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 10
- Enrollment target
NCT07579442: Recruiting NA study, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.
NCT07579442 is a NA study that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of California, San Francisco. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT07579442, a NA study, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 10 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
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.
Primary Outcome
Feasibility will be measured by participant retention in intervention.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Narrative Medicine (NM) Workshop Series
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 10 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-07-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-07-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT07579442 shows while recruiting
NCT07579442 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 10 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Narrative Medicine (NM) Workshop Series is the first listed.
NCT07579442 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07579442 about?
NCT07579442 is a clinical study titled "Incorporating Narrative Into the Treatment of Youth With Anorexia Nervosa (Virtual)". 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...
What is the current status of trial NCT07579442?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2026-07-01. Estimated completion is 2027-07-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07579442?
The interventions under investigation include: Narrative Medicine (NM) Workshop Series (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07579442?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Francisco, which has 1,713 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT07579442's enrollment target sits among peer trials
10 1927th of 2000 higher than 26 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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