Family therapy shows promise for kids with eating disorder ARFID
NCT ID NCT04450771
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether family therapy helps children aged 6 to 12 with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) gain weight and improve eating. 98 children received either family therapy or usual care over 4 months. Researchers measured weight changes and parental confidence in feeding. The goal is to see if family therapy works better than standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- family therapy (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an effective treatment option for children with ARFID, helping them gain weight and improve eating habits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study with 98 participants, so results are limited in size. The therapy may not work for all children, and long-term effects are not yet known.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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