Talking therapy tested for picky eating disorder in teens and young adults

This trial tests whether a type of talking therapy called CBT-AR can help young people aged 12 to 25 with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). ARFID is an eating disorder where people avoid certain foods or eat very little, not because of body image concerns but due to fear, lack of interest, or sensory sensitivity. The study looks at whether the therapy is practical, acceptable to patients and families, and effective at reducing symptoms. It involves weekly sessions and tracks changes in eating habits, weight, and emotional well-being.