Acupuncture as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of eating disorders: A randomised cross-over pilot study

Abstract

Objective: This study examines the role of acupuncture as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of eating disorders in female patients. Design: A randomised cross-over study was used in this study. The two treatments phases were the private multi-disciplinary outpatient eating disorder facility in Melbourne, Australia, only (referred to as their treatment as usual) and a continuation of their treatment as usual supplemented by acupuncture. Participants: Patients receiving treatment at a private multi-disciplinary outpatient eating disorder facility in Melbourne, Australia were asked to participate in the study. Nine consenting women (5 with Anorexia Nervosa, 4 with Bulimia Nervosa), aged (mean..