Can facing fears help treat anorexia? new study tests exposure therapy
NCT ID NCT06171711
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study is testing a new type of exposure therapy for people with anorexia nervosa. The therapy helps patients face their fears about eating and weight gain through real-life and mental exercises. The study involves 30 participants and aims to see if the therapy is feasible, acceptable, and helpful in reducing symptoms.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Exposure therapy (behavioral intervention combining real-life and mental exposure to feared foods and weight gain scenarios)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective treatment for anorexia nervosa that helps people overcome fear of food and weight gain.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. It is early-stage research, and the therapy may not prove effective or acceptable to all.
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Conditions
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Locations
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905 W Govener Rd
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States