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Dimitri
Chubinidze
dimitri.chubinidze@kcl.ac.uk
Dr
Kate
Tchanturia
kate.tchanturia@kcl.ac.uk
Behavioural syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors
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BACKGROUND:
Eating Disorders (EDs) profoundly affect numerous lives across the UK, with reports indicating as many as 725,000 cases, incurring significant economic costs. Notably, around 30% of individuals with EDs also display traits of autism, which can exacerbate the complexity of treatments and inflate associated costs. These individuals frequently face difficulties with emotion regulation and sensory processing, which can exacerbate their distress and create considerable barriers in therapeutic settings, notably affecting patient retention and engagement. Additionally, the overwhelming demand for specialized care has led to extensive waiting times, often exceeding 18 months before patients can access treatment. This extended waiting period represents a substantial lapse in receiving crucial support, emphasizing the need for innovative interventions that can provide immediate relief and continuous care throughout this interim.
AIMS:
This study aims to evaluate the therapeutic advantages of the Purrble intervention - a tangible device designed to facilitate emotion regulation - for patients awaiting formal outpatient treatment for Eating Disorders. The findings will offer healthcare professionals valuable insights into the efficacy and practicality of incorporating the Purrble device to support ED patients during the waiting period.
SETTING:
The research will be conducted with adult patients on the waiting list for ED outpatient Edult service at the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM), with data analysis being performed at the Department of Psychological Medicine, King’s College London.
APPROACH:
This study adopts a 2-arm randomized controlled trial design, contrasting the outcomes of an intervention group using the Purrble device with a control group on the waiting list for formal outpatient ED treatment. The duration of the trial is 6 weeks, with an 8-week follow-up period.
Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.
The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:
Interventional type: Psychological & Behavioural;
You can take part if:
You may not be able to take part if:
- Individuals currently dealing with substance abuse issues. - Individuals with active psychosis. - Individuals currently experiencing high suicidality or deemed to be at a high risk of self-harm. - Individuals currently undergoing a separate ED treatment. - Individuals who have previously been exposed to the Purrble intervention.
Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.
The study is sponsored by SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST and funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) .
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for Trial ID: CPMS 60620
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