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New hope for picky eaters: study tackles childhood eating disorder

NCT ID NCT05105308

Symptom relief Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two programs designed to help children aged 5 to 9 with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), a condition where kids can't eat enough or a wide enough variety of food. The goal was to see if these programs could reduce severe symptoms like poor growth, low diet quality, and dependence on supplements. 203 children took part, and researchers measured changes in symptoms and nutrition over time.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

203 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2022

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 119 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Child is between 60 and 119 months (5 years and up to 9 years, 11 months) * English Speaking * Consent given by parent and assent by child And any one or more of the following: * Score of 29 or above on the Child Food Neophobia Scale * Underweight * Current diagnosis of ARFID * Dependent on nutritional supplements to achieve sufficient calories for optimal growth * Avoiding activities due to eating rated at least almost always Exclusion Criteria: * Child is known to have a severe intellectual disability based on medical chart review * Meets diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa * Is currently enrolled in a treatment study or receiving active treatment for ARFID * Taking medications known to affect appetite

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder Feeding and Eating Disorders Food Fussiness Malnutrition Thinness

As listed by the trial registrant

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ARFID Eating disorders in children Picky eating

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

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