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A digital lifeline for caregivers: can a 12-Week online program ease the strain of supporting a teen with anorexia?

NCT ID NCT07734779

Symptom relief Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a 12-week online program that blends family-based treatment with dialectical behavior therapy can reduce the heavy burden often felt by caregivers of teenagers with anorexia nervosa. Caregivers are randomly assigned to either this combined program or a general supportive online group. Researchers will measure changes in caregiver stress, emotional distress, and family impact over several months to see if the specialized approach offers greater relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
An online 12-week program combining Family-Based Treatment (FBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills
What this could lead to
If effective, this online program could offer a practical, accessible way to reduce stress and improve well-being for families caring for a teen with anorexia nervosa.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 80 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention requires active participation and may not help all caregivers.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Ages

10 to 20 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Primary caregiver of an individual diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN) by a qualified clinician. The individual with AN is between 10 and 20 years of age. The individual with AN does not have a severe comorbid physical illness or severe psychiatric disorder. The caregiver lives in the same household as the individual with AN. The caregiver has at least a primary school level of education and is able to complete study procedures and questionnaires. All participating caregivers from the same family are willing to participate in the intervention and assessment procedures. Able and willing to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Currently providing care for another family member with a chronic physical illness or psychiatric disorder. Current or past history of a severe physical illness or severe psychiatric disorder that would interfere with study participation. Severe emotional instability, active self-harm or suicidal behavior, psychotic symptoms, or other psychiatric conditions requiring immediate clinical intervention. Unable or unwilling to participate in the intervention or assessment procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorexia nervosa Caregiver Burden

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Anorexia nervosa Caregiver burden

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai Mental Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, China

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