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

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

EARLY_PHASE1

Total Enrollment

36 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-01-21

Study Completion Date

2022-01-21

Brief Summary

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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.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Eating Disorders

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

We studied the implementation of a virtual parent-led peer support group.

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Parent Support Group

Support and psychoeducation in a group setting for parents who have a child or adolescent with an eating disorder.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Support Group for Caregivers

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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.

Interventions

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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.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* have the capacity to write, speak and understand English, in order to participate in the sessions
* have access to the internet/computer to participate in the sessions
* must have a child or adolescent with an eating disorder.

Exclusion Criteria

* don't have the capacity to write, speak and understand English
* don't have access to the internet/computer
* don't have a child or adolescent with an eating disorder

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

100 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes