Which therapy works best for teens with eating disorders? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06256380

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of talk therapy for teenagers with eating disorders: enhanced cognitive-behavior therapy and family-based treatment. About 200 adolescents will be randomly assigned to one of the two therapies. The goal is to see if cognitive-behavior therapy works as well as family-based treatment in reducing eating disorder symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

psychotherapy (cognitive-behavior therapy or family-based treatment)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that enhanced cognitive-behavior therapy is as effective as family-based treatment, giving families more options for care.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral study with no drug; results depend on patient and family engagement. The design was modified due to recruitment challenges, which may affect reliability.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

eating disorder Feeding and Eating Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Haukeland University Hospital

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    Bergen, 5009, Norway

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  • Oslo University Hospital

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    Oslo, 0424, Norway

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  • St. Olav Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Trondheim, 7030, Norway

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  • University Hospital of North Norway

    RECRUITING

    Tromsø, 9019, Norway

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  • Vestre Viken Health Trust

    RECRUITING

    Drammen, 30004, Norway

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