Study links picky eating in teens to feeding troubles as toddlers
NCT ID NCT06665802
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 60 teens ages 12 to 18 to see if those with Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) had more feeding problems before age 4 compared to healthy teens. Researchers used questionnaires to check early feeding history, growth, and sensory sensitivities. The goal is to better understand how early eating difficulties might relate to ARFID later in life.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adolescents diagnosed with ARFID less than 2 years before
- Ages
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12 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: For all patients: * Adolescent aged 12 to 18 (minors = 17 years 11 months) * No opposition from parents and adolescent For ARFID patients: * Consulting at MDA or Necker for an ARFID diagnosed using DSM V criteria * Whose first consultation for this disorder was less than 2 years ago For non-ARFID patients: * Consulting or hospitalized in orthopaedic surgery at Necker Hospital or Robert Debré Hospital for an acute traumatic reason * Not diagnosed with a chronic illness Exclusion Criteria: For all patients: \- Parents and adolescents who do not speak French well enough to understand the questions on the scales and questionnaires For ARFID patients: \- Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder already made at the time of the consultation For non-ARFID patients: \- Presence of a chronic organic or psychological illness, to limit the risk of including non ARFID patients at high risk of eating disorders
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Cochin
Paris, 75014, France
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Hôpital Necker - Enfants malades
Paris, 75015, France
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Hôpital Robert Debré
Paris, 75019, France