New family therapy shows promise for anorexia in adults

NCT ID NCT02852538

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 5-day family-based treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa. The treatment, called NEW FED TR, uses insights from neurobiology to address personality traits linked to the disorder. 93 adults with anorexia and a family member or friend participated. The goal was to see if this approach could improve body weight and reduce 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: Intensive Temperament Based Treatment (NEW FED TR)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a new, effective family-based treatment option for adults with anorexia nervosa.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 93 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is intensive and requires a carer's involvement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorexia nervosa

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Center for Balanced Living

Columbus, Ohio, 43235, United States
University of California San Diego

San Diego, California, 92121, United States

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