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Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative 2

EDGI2 is an international research study designed to understand how your genes can influence your risk for developing an eating disorder. Anyone living in the U.S. who is at least 18 years old and has ever had anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, or avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) at any time in their life might be eligible. No medical diagnosis necessary. Click here to get started.

First Approach Skills Training for Disordered Eating

This study is to develop and test First Approach Skills Training for Disordered Eating (FAST-DE), a brief intervention designed to make eating disorder treatment more accessible in primary care settings and to increase access to care. Study participation is free of cost and consists of a five-session, workbook-based program for adolescents ages 12–17 who have experienced symptoms of disordered eating along with their caregivers and an exit interview after completion of the intervention. Click here to get started.

The study also includes a culturally adapted version (FAST-TCA) specifically for the Latino community. This version incorporates cultural values, language, and family dynamics relevant to Latino families to ensure the intervention is meaningful and effective. We are seeking adolescents and parents or caregivers of Latino origin who speak Spanish and are able to participate in the sessions. Click here to get started.

Entrenamiento de Primeras Destrezas para los Trastornos de la Conducta Alimentaria

Este estudio tiene como objetivo desarrollar y poner a prueba el programa de Entrenamiento de Primeras Destrezas para los Trastornos de la Conducta Alimentaria (FAST-DE), una intervención breve diseñada para facilitar el acceso al tratamiento de los trastornos alimentarios en los centros de atención primaria y aumentar el acceso a la atención médica. La participación en el estudio es gratuita y consiste en un programa de cinco sesiones basado en un libro de ejercicios para adolescentes de entre 12 y 17 años que han padecido síntomas de trastornos alimentarios, junto con sus cuidadores, y una entrevista final tras la finalización de la intervención. Haga clic aquí para comenzar.

El estudio también incluye una versión adaptada culturalmente (FAST-TCA) específicamente para la comunidad latina. Esta versión incorpora valores culturales, lenguaje y dinámicas familiares relevantes para las familias latinas. También estamos buscando adolescentes y padres o cuidadores de origen latino que hablen español para participar. Haga clic aquí para comenzar.