Virtual therapy aims to help teens with anorexia face their fears
NCT ID NCT07188155
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study is testing a new type of talk therapy, called Exposure Therapy for Anorexia (Exp-AN), delivered virtually to 16 teenagers aged 14-17 with anorexia nervosa. The therapy helps teens identify and face their fears about gaining weight through real-life and mental exercises. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce anxiety and improve eating behaviors.
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Active substance
Exposure Therapy for Anorexia (Exp-AN)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a new, targeted therapy to help teens with anorexia face their fears about weight gain and improve their eating habits.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It's also early-stage, so we don't yet know if it's more effective than standard care.
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Penn State College of Medicine
RECRUITINGHershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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