Can group family therapy help teens beat anorexia?
NCT ID NCT06203418
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a multi-family therapy program for teens aged 11–18 with anorexia nervosa and their families. The therapy brings several families together to share support and learn skills for meal support and emotional regulation. Researchers will track weight, eating disorder symptoms, and emotional well-being over time to see if this approach helps.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Multi-family therapy (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this therapy could offer a more supportive and effective way for families to help teens recover from anorexia nervosa.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no control group, so results may not prove the therapy works better than standard care. The intervention is intensive and may not suit all families.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States