VR therapy targets body image in teens with anorexia

NCT ID NCT04786951

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested a new virtual reality (VR) and eye-tracking program to help 75 teenage girls with anorexia nervosa. The program aimed to reduce unhealthy focus on weight-related body parts and ease body dissatisfaction and fear of weight gain. Participants used VR to experience body exposure therapy while eye-tracking guided attention away from problem areas. The goal was to improve standard treatment by making it more effective.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Sant Joan de Déu

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08950, Spain

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