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Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative 2<\/h2>\n

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.\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to get started.<\/p>\n

First Approach Skills Training for Disordered Eating<\/h2>\n

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\u201317 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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n

Entrenamiento de Primeras Destrezas para los Trastornos de la Conducta Alimentaria<\/em><\/h4>\n

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 intervenci\u00f3n breve dise\u00f1ada para facilitar el acceso al tratamiento de los trastornos alimentarios en los centros de atenci\u00f3n primaria y aumentar el acceso a la atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica. La participaci\u00f3n 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 a\u00f1os que han padecido s\u00edntomas de trastornos alimentarios, junto con sus cuidadores, y una entrevista final tras la finalizaci\u00f3n de la intervenci\u00f3n. Haga clic aqu\u00ed para comenzar.<\/em><\/p>\n

El estudio tambi\u00e9n incluye una versi\u00f3n adaptada culturalmente (FAST-TCA) espec\u00edficamente para la comunidad latina. Esta versi\u00f3n incorpora valores culturales, lenguaje y din\u00e1micas familiares relevantes para las familias latinas. Tambi\u00e9n estamos buscando adolescentes y padres o cuidadores de origen latino que hablen espa\u00f1ol para participar. Haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> para comenzar.<\/em><\/p>\n

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