Exploring neurocognitive features in adolescents and young adults with anorexia nervosa: Evidence from a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We aimed to evaluate longitudinal changes in set-shifting and central coherence in a predominantly adolescent cohort with anorexia nervosa (AN) and to explore whether these factors predict long-term eating disorder outcomes.

Method

Ninety-two female patients with AN (mean age: 16.2, range: 13-21 years) completed neurocognitive tests (Rey Complex Figure Test, Adapted Version of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test) before and after 12 months of psychotherapeutic treatment (n = 45 Maudsley AN Treatment, MANTRa; n = 47 standard psychotherapy; groups not randomised). Eating disorder severity was assessed at baseline, after 6, 12 and 18 months.

Results

Central coherence (indicated by an increase in the Rey Figure Style Index) and set-shifting (indicated by a reduction

SUBMITTER: Wittek T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11617805 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature