Parental perceptions of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of chronic eating disorders
About this study
We are conducting a study to explore the perspectives of parents and caregivers regarding Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) as a potential treatment for adolescents with chronic eating disorders. This research aims to understand parental views on the acceptability, risks, benefits, and overall feasibility of using PAT in this context. We urgently need to reach parents and caregivers who are willing to share their experiences and perspectives.
Research TeamAntonio Mendoza, Raimondo Bruno, Yvonne Steimle, Daniel Cole
InstitutionUniversity of Tasmania
Ethics Approval Number31375
Funding SourceUniversity funds
Project Start Date1 January 2025
Project End Date30 November 2025
ParticipantsWe are recruiting parents or caregivers of young people aged 14-25 who have been diagnosed with a chronic eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa (typical or atypical), bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or body dysmorphic disorder.
Participation involves completing a short online survey, with an option to take part in a follow-up interview to share your views in greater detail. Your input will help us explore parental perspectives on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) as a potential treatment option for chronic eating disorders.
Inclusion Criteria:
Parents or caregivers of a young person diagnosed with a chronic eating disorder.
Comfortable reading, writing, and speaking in English.
Exclusion Criteria:
Parents of children without eating disorder concerns or with non-chronic conditions (e.g., pica, rumination disorder).
Parents or caregivers whose decision-making is influenced by acute mental health or substance use issues.
Participation involves completing a short online survey, with an option to take part in a follow-up interview to share your views in greater detail. Your input will help us explore parental perspectives on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) as a potential treatment option for chronic eating disorders.
Inclusion Criteria:
Parents or caregivers of a young person diagnosed with a chronic eating disorder.
Comfortable reading, writing, and speaking in English.
Exclusion Criteria:
Parents of children without eating disorder concerns or with non-chronic conditions (e.g., pica, rumination disorder).
Parents or caregivers whose decision-making is influenced by acute mental health or substance use issues.
What is InvolvedA short online survey, with an option to take part in a follow-up interview to share your views in greater detail.
LocationTasmania
Contact Details
Daniel Cole, dcole0@utas.edu.au, 0497558013