DFDA

Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E)

Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa

Typical Dosage: 20-40 sessions over 4-12 months

Effectiveness
75%
Safety Score
95%
Clinical Trials
8
Participants
4K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
95
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
20-40 sessions over 4-12 months
Time to Effect
3-6 months
Treatment Duration
4-12 months
Evidence Quality
HIGH
Number Needed to Treat (NNT)
4(Treat 4 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
80%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$6,900
Side Effect Mgmt:$0
Total Annual:$6,900
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
GOOD
ICER
$40,000/QALY
QALYs Gained
1
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$11,500
Cost per Remission
$17,250
Comparison vs Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM)
Cost Difference
+$1,500/year
More expensive
QALY Difference
+0.10 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
No dominance
Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E) Outcomes

for Anorexia Nervosa

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+75%
Response Rate
+60%
Remission Rate
+40%
Common Side Effects
Distress during sessions
+10%
Temporary increase in anxiety
+10%

Sources:

researchgate.net
nih.gov
semanticscholar.org

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Active Clinical Trials
5 active trials recruiting for Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E) in Anorexia Nervosa

Clinical and Cost-effectiveness of Group Schema Therapy for Complex Eating Disorders: the GST-EAT Study

NCT05812950RECRUITINGNA
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230 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Breda, Netherlands +6 more
Started: Jul 24, 2023

Innovations in Personalizing Treatment Study

NCT06208605RECRUITINGNA
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320 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Louisville, United States
Started: Jan 21, 2024

Personalized Treatment for Eating Disorders Versus CBT-E Trial

NCT05195840ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGNA
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80 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Louisville, United States
Started: Apr 6, 2022

Psychoeducation for Parents of Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa as a Supportive Treatment Approach

NCT07178977NOT YET RECRUITINGNA
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70 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Started: Oct 1, 2025

Building Healthy Eating and Self-Esteem Together for University Students

NCT07060534RECRUITINGNA
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74 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Lawrence, United States
Started: Mar 26, 2025
Completed Clinical Trials
2 completed trials for Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E) in Anorexia Nervosa

Effectiveness of Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E) in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa

NCT02745067COMPLETEDNA
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70 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Bergen, Norway
Started: Sep 1, 2016

Treatment Outcome in Eating Disorders

NCT03599921COMPLETED
View Study
275 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Started: May 6, 2015