Effect of Covid-19 on Eating Disorders in CAMHS

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    Effect of Covid-19 on Eating Disorder presentations to CAMHS services in NHS Lothian including identification of socio-economic risk factors.

  • IRAS ID

    319980

  • Contact name

    Robyn Bailey

  • Contact email

    robyn.bailey2@nhs.scot

  • Sponsor organisation

    University of Edinburgh

  • Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

    n/a, n/a

  • Duration of Study in the UK

    0 years, 8 months, 15 days

  • Research summary

    This study will examine trends in the numbers, clinical profile and socioeconomic background of youth presenting with an eating disorder to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Prior to and during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease - 19) Pandemic.

    Clinical data will be retrieved through retrospective chart reviews by a research team member. All data will be anonymised prior to entry into a study proforma and subsequently statistical analysis software for analysis. Information from this study will be used to consider COVID-19 related collateral damage that might have resulted based on COVID-19 restrictions, and assist with service planning.

  • REC name

    East of England - Cambridge South Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    23/EE/0094

  • Date of REC Opinion

    28 Jun 2023

  • REC opinion

    Further Information Favourable Opinion