NCT04686864

A Virtual Parent-led Support Group for Parents of Children and Youth With Eating Disorders: A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study Examining Acceptability, Cost and Parent Outcomes

• Status: Completed
• Phase: EARLY_Phase 1
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 36 (actual)
• Sponsor: McMaster University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 100 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

There is a gap in the literature about the feasibility and implementation of parent-led support groups for parents who have children or adolescents with eating disorders. In this study, we will be observing the experiences of 40 parents in Ontario who will virtually participate in one of 3 parent-led support groups for parents of children and youth with eating disorders. Parents will be expected to attend the virtual sessions twice a month over the course of six months. We hope to evaluate the acceptability, cost, and parental outcomes of the parent-led support groups via surveys before, during, and after the study, as well as using a post-study interview.

Conditions

• Eating Disorders

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Support Group for Caregivers	Engage parents in the community via this support group, so they can be supported by other parents who "know the system", can advise them on how to proceed, and empower them to help their children. Parents will learn psychoeducation about eating disorders and how to support their children.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-01-21
• Primary completion: 2022-01-21
• Completion: 2022-01-21
• First posted: 2020-12-29
• Last updated: 2022-09-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Canada