Sensory secrets behind picky eating in teens revealed?
NCT ID NCT05091983
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether teenagers with restrictive eating disorders, like anorexia or ARFID, have different sensory processing compared to healthy teens. Researchers used questionnaires to measure sensory sensitivity and also screened for autism and anxiety. The goal was to better understand how sensory issues might relate to eating problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors understand how sensory sensitivities might contribute to restrictive eating disorders in teens.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 29 participants. It does not test a treatment, so results may not lead to direct changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Maison de Solenn Maison des Adolescents, Cochin Hospital
Paris, IDF, 75014, France
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