Can a 6-Week online course help teens with anorexia? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07435818
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a 6-session online program called Metacognitive Training for Eating Disorders (MCT-ED) is practical and acceptable for teenagers aged 13-19 with anorexia or atypical anorexia. The program helps teens recognize and change unhelpful thinking patterns related to perfectionism and flexibility. Researchers will measure how many teens agree to join, complete the sessions, and find the program helpful, as well as monitor for any safety concerns.
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Active substance
Metacognitive Training for Eating Disorders (MCT-ED) - a behavioral intervention delivered online in six sessions
What this could lead to
If this small feasibility study works, it could point toward a new, accessible psychological support option for teens with anorexia that helps them manage unhelpful thinking patterns.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study with only 14 participants and no control group. It only tests if the program is acceptable and practical, not whether it actually improves eating disorder symptoms. Results may not apply to all teens with anorexia.
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Hospital Beatriz Ângelo - Unidade Local de Saúde Loures-Odivelas, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Service, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Loures, Portugal
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