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Writing their way to wellness: new study tests storytelling as therapy for anorexia

NCT ID NCT07579442

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study explores whether a 6-week creative writing program can help 10 teens and young adults (ages 16-25) with anorexia nervosa express themselves, reflect on their experiences, and build resilience. Participants will attend weekly workshops involving reading, writing, and group discussion. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable as a supplement to standard eating disorder treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 10 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 16-25 years old * have a DSM-5 diagnosis of AN (confirmed by the UCSF Eating Disorders Program clinical team), * currently engaged in outpatient eating disorder treatment, ensuring medical stability and capacity for a group-based intervention * English fluency to engage in reflective writing and discussions * Cognitive ability to meaningfully participate in narrative-based exercises Exclusion Criteria: * Currently medically unstable or require inpatient hospitalization * History of psychosis, schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, or personality disorder * Severe neurocognitive impairment that would prevent engagement with the intervention * Active suicidal ideation or non-suicidal self-injury within the past two months * Insufficient English proficiency to participate in group discussions and writing exercises

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Conditions

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anorexia nervosa

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Anorexia nervosa

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  • UCSF Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building

    San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

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