Could your family doctor treat eating disorders? new study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT05814653
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a new treatment called Family-Based Treatment for Primary Care (FBT-PC) can help children and teens with restrictive eating disorders. Instead of seeing a specialist, families work with their regular primary care provider, with support from a mental health expert. The study will enroll 200 participants to see if this approach is practical and acceptable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Family-Based Treatment for Primary Care (FBT-PC) - a behavioral intervention delivered by primary care providers
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make effective eating disorder treatment more accessible by offering it in primary care clinics rather than specialty mental health settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study, not a large effectiveness trial. It may not show that FBT-PC works as well as standard treatment, and results may not apply to all clinics or patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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