Optimizing Provider Training in Eating Disorders (OPTED)

University of California, San Francisco85 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Anorexia Nervosa Atypical Anorexia Nervosa

Interventions

Web-based trainingBEHAVIORAL

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.

Live trainingBEHAVIORAL

The live training will be delivered by two trainers over the course of two days via Zoom.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Mental health provider licensed to practice in the state of California, or unlicensed mental health providers in California who are formally employed by their agency/clinic and have a licensed clinical supervisor who agrees to take legal responsibility for any cases treated with FBT * Must treat patients with Medicaid insurance in a participating county Exclusion criteria: \- Students (practicum students, interns, externs) or other learners

Locations (1)

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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)

Secondary Outcomes

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)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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