An interventional study of Web-based training and Live training in Anorexia Nervosa and Atypical Anorexia Nervosa, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-08-07.
Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco · Not applicable, Interventional, and Health services research
This is a randomized controlled trial for mental health clinicians comparing two methods of training in family-based treatment (FBT) for restrictive eating disorders.
This is a randomized controlled trial for mental health clinicians comparing two methods of training in family-based treatment (FBT) for restrictive eating disorders. Clinicians who treat youth and accept Medicaid insurance within a predetermined group of participating California counties will be randomized to receive either online training or live two-day training in FBT. Data will be collected on the feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the training (online vs. live). Following training, a subset of clinicians may opt into group consultation for one year. Consultation groups will be kept separate by training condition. Data will also be collected from clinicians on the extent to which they perceive the treatment itself (i.e., FBT) as feasible, acceptable, and appropriate for Medicaid-insured youth. In addition to implementation outcomes, de-identified clinical data will be collected from providers about their cases up to one year following the initial training.
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Exclusion criteria:
- Students (practicum students, interns, externs) or other learners
Web-based training will provide online training primarily focused on family-based treatment and appropriate adaptations to the treatment model.
Behavioral: Web-based training
Live training will include two days of expert-led live training (via zoom). The content of the training will be similar to that provided in web-based training, primarily focused on family-based treatment and appropriate adaptations to the treatment model.
Behavioral: Live training
Web-based training will be divided into training modules that will be completed by participants over the course of 6-8 weeks. Training will include didactic training videos, knowledge checks, example sessions, and a library of resources.
The live training will be delivered by two trainers over the course of two days via Zoom.
Number of Participants Who Complete Training
Training completion will be the number of participants who complete the full course of training.
Time frame: Post-training (measured at the time of planned completion, which will be 10 weeks from the start of web-based training, or on the second day of live training)
Family-Based Treatment Knowledge Assessment (FBT-KA) Score at Post-Training
The FBT Knowledge Assessment (FBT-KA) is an 28-item multiple-choice test that measures knowledge about FBT. Scores range from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating more knowledge.
Time frame: Baseline and post-training (measured immediately following completion of training)
Number of Participants Who Receive FBT Consultation at 12 Months
Providers will report on their receipt (yes/no) of FBT-specific consultation in the 12 months following completion of training.
Time frame: 12-month follow-up (measured at 12 months from the deadline for completion of training)
| Milestone | Online Training | Live Training |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 56 | 29 |
| Enrollment in consultation | 33 | 10 |
| Completed | 49 | 21 |
| Not completed | 7 | 8 |
| Withdrew: Lost to follow-up | 7 | 8 |
Training completion will be the number of participants who complete the full course of training.
| Participants | Online Training | Live Training |
|---|---|---|
| Completed training | 48 | 22 |
| Did not complete training | 8 | 7 |
The FBT Knowledge Assessment (FBT-KA) is an 28-item multiple-choice test that measures knowledge about FBT. Scores range from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating more knowledge.
| score on a scale | Online Training | Live Training |
|---|---|---|
| Family-Based Treatment Knowledge Assessment (FBT-KA) Score at Post-Training | 20.52 ± 4.23 | 18.30 ± 2.96 |
Providers will report on their receipt (yes/no) of FBT-specific consultation in the 12 months following completion of training.
| Participants | Online Training | Live Training |
|---|---|---|
| Participating in FBT consultation | 28 | 10 |
| Not participating in FBT consultation | 21 | 11 |
| Unknown | 7 | 8 |
Collected over 15 months. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Training | 0/56 (0%) | 0/56 (0%) | 0/56 (0%) |
| Live Training | 0/29 (0%) | 0/29 (0%) | 0/29 (0%) |
| Age, Continuous(years) | Online Training | Live Training | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 41.65 ± 9.26 | 37.39 ± 8.72 | 40.22 ± 9.25 |
| Sex/Gender, Customized(Participants) | Online Training | Live Training | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisgender female | 54 | 23 | 77 |
| Cisgender male | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Gender non-binary or fluid | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Online Training | Live Training | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 14 | 38 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 15 | 47 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Online Training | Live Training | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| White | 25 | 13 | 38 |
| More than one race | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Region of Enrollment(participants) | Online Training | Live Training | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 56 | 29 | 85 |
| Primary discipline(Participants) | Online Training | Live Training | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage/Family Therapy | 27 | 10 | 37 |
| Social Work | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Psychiatry | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Provide services in language other than English(Participants) | Online Training | Live Training | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Count of participants | 33 | 15 | 48 |
| Years clinical experience(years) | Online Training | Live Training | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 9.78 ± 6.85 | 7.36 ± 5.68 | 8.95 ± 6.54 |
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