Family therapy shows promise for kids with eating disorder ARFID

NCT ID NCT04450771

First seen Dec 24, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looked at whether family therapy helps children aged 6 to 12 with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) gain weight and improve eating. About 98 children took part, comparing family therapy to usual care. The goal was to see if family therapy works better and how parents' confidence in feeding their child plays a role.

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Locations

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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