A digital lifeline for caregivers: can a 12-Week online program ease the strain of supporting a teen with anorexia?
NCT ID NCT07734779
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a 12-week online program that blends family-based treatment with dialectical behavior therapy can reduce the heavy burden often felt by caregivers of teenagers with anorexia nervosa. Caregivers are randomly assigned to either this combined program or a general supportive online group. Researchers will measure changes in caregiver stress, emotional distress, and family impact over several months to see if the specialized approach offers greater relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- An online 12-week program combining Family-Based Treatment (FBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this online program could offer a practical, accessible way to reduce stress and improve well-being for families caring for a teen with anorexia nervosa.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 80 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention requires active participation and may not help all caregivers.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Mental Health Center
RECRUITINGShanghai, China
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