Can retraining the Brain's food cues help teens with anorexia?
NCT ID NCT05763849
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two psychological treatments for adolescents aged 12-18 with anorexia nervosa: a new approach called Interoceptive Exposure Therapy (IE) versus standard Family Based Therapy (FBT). IE helps teens face food-related fears by pairing feared foods with positive experiences, while parents learn to support this at home. The goal is to see which therapy better helps teens reach a healthy body weight and reduces the impairment caused by the eating disorder, with follow-up for one year after treatment ends.
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Active substance
Interoceptive Exposure Therapy (behavioral therapy)
What this could lead to
If this therapy works, it could offer a new, more effective psychological treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa, helping them achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (120 participants) comparing two behavioral therapies, so results may not apply to all patients. The therapy requires active participation and may not work for everyone.
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Department of Psychiatry, Eating and Weight Disorders Program
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