New Therapy Skills Training for Anorexia Nervosa Recovery

This study is testing Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT), a specialized skills-training program, added to standard anorexia nervosa care. The research team wants to see whether this treatment helps people not only restore their weight but also improve their social life and reduce the chance of relapsing. About half of people with anorexia nervosa struggle with relapse after treatment, and most current therapies focus mainly on eating and weight—this study explores whether teaching specific skills can address deeper patterns that contribute to the disorder.

Standard anorexia nervosa treatment often brings weight back but doesn't always help people feel better socially or prevent relapse. This trial exists because researchers believe that RO-DBT, which teaches skills to address over-control tendencies, could fill an important gap in treatment and help people recover more fully.