A randomised controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of oxytocin to improve treatment for anorexia nervosa

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1088826

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a major public health problem. Nutritional rehabilitation programs exist but can be costly and protracted, and patients struggle to engage with these demanding therapies. The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of oxytocin nasal spray to improve outcomes in patients with AN participating in a nutritional rehabilitation program using a randomized placebo-controlled design. If shown to be effective, this will have national and international significance.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2015

End Date: 01-01-2018

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $415,854.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Psychiatry (incl. Psychotherapy)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

anorexia nervosa | eating disorders | oxytocin | randomised controlled trial (RCT) | treatment evaluation

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