Though bulimia nervosa affects countless adolescents, most studies on effective treatment have focused on adults. James Lock, MD, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, said that's why his team's research will focus on young people:

"The team will study three treatments that may help adolescent bulimics. Study subjects will be randomly assigned to receive 20 outpatient consultations using cognitive behavior therapy, family therapy, or individualized psychotherapy."

The team is currently looking for adolescents with bulimia or bulimic-like behaviors that are willing to participate in a two-year study. Prospective participants must be between the ages of 12 and 18, and their families must be willing to participate as well. Anyone who is interested in participating should contact research assistant Brittany Alvy at the Stanford School of Medicine. Source: Stanford Medical Center Report

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