Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
MONDO:7770002An eating disorder characterized by avoidance or restriction of food intake due to one or more of the following: lack of interest in eating or food, sensitivity to sensory characteristics of food (such as taste, texture, smell, or appearance), or concern about aversive consequences of eating (such as choking or vomiting), resulting in persistent failure to meet appropriate nutritional and/or energy needs as manifested by significant weight loss, nutritional deficiency, dependence on enteral feeding or nutritional supplements, or marked interference with psychosocial functioning, and where the eating disturbance is not better explained by lack of available food, cultural or religious practices, another mental disorder, or a concurrent medical condition.
Also known as: ARFID, selective eating disorder
63 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Game on: a digital adventure aims to retrain the brain's response to body image
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests FlexED, a digital game-like intervention for young women aged 15–25 with eating disorders. Over seven 20-minute sessions on a mobile phone, users follow an avatar through a story and complete interactive exercises based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talk therapy help kids with extreme picky eating?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-AR) to nutrition counseling for children and teens aged 10-18 with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). 70 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal is to see which approach be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to help picky eaters with ARFID expand their diet
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two therapy approaches to help children aged 3-8 with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) eat more foods and have less stressful mealtimes. One group gets a sensory-based feeding program, another adds coaching for parents, and a third group gets sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a smartphone game ease eating disorder symptoms in young women?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital program called FlexED that uses games and exercises to help young women and girls (ages 15-25) who struggle with body image and eating disorder symptoms. Participants are randomly assigned to either the FlexED program or online education modules. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New study tests quick online fix for eating problems in rural areas
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a short, one-time online program that uses social support to help adults with disordered eating (excluding anorexia). The goal is to see if it can reduce harmful eating symptoms and improve habits. About 111 people from rural U.S. areas will take part by filling …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Montana • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Sleep your way to recovery? digital program hopes to boost eating disorder treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests a self-guided digital program called SOAR that shares science-backed sleep tips with people starting treatment for an eating disorder. The program includes videos on sleep hygiene and setting a regular sleep schedule. Researchers want to see if the program …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Nevada, Las Vegas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New program aims to smooth tough transition for teens with eating disorders
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a structured program called TransitionED designed to help youth aged 16+ with eating disorders move from pediatric to adult healthcare. The program includes planning packages, guided meetings, and a personal profile to share with new providers. Researchers will c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Marijuana and eating disorders: new study tests if education can spark change
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a brief education session about cannabis risks can increase knowledge and motivation to reduce use among people with eating disorders. 80 patients will receive either cannabis education or sleep hygiene education during their first week of a 20-week eatin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC