Can talking about your thoughts help treat eating disorders?

NCT ID NCT06693089

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: GLORIA FIORAVANTI Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study is testing a type of talk therapy called Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy (MIT-ED) for adults with various eating disorders, including those who are underweight. The therapy aims to help people understand and manage the negative thoughts and feelings that drive their eating disorder. 64 participants will receive up to 40 therapy sessions over about 10 months, and researchers will track changes in eating symptoms, emotional regulation, and self-esteem.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy for Eating Disorders (MIT-ED) - a psychological therapy
What this could lead to: If this therapy works, it could offer a new way to treat various eating disorders by helping people manage difficult emotions and thoughts.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study with no control group, so results may not be definitive. The therapy is time-intensive (up to 40 sessions) and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavioral Symptoms Cognition Disorders cognitive disorder Cognitive Dysfunction eating disorder Emotional Regulation Feeding and Eating Disorders personality disorder Personality Disorders Problem Behavior psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION DYSFUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR, PSYCHOLOGY EATING DISORDERS EMOTION REGULATION MALADAPTIVE PERSONALITY TRAIT PERFECTIONISM PERSONALITY DISORDER PERSONALITY TRAIT SELF ESTEEM SOCIAL INTERACTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centro Trattamento Integrato Disturbi Alimentari e Obesità

Verona, Italia, 37122, Italy
Centro Trattamento Integrato Disturbi Alimentari e Obesità

Verona, Verona, 37122, Italy

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