Plain-English translation of NCT06218472 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This trial is testing whether a specialized day hospital program — where you attend intensive treatment sessions over 12 weeks — helps teenagers with newly diagnosed anorexia nervosa recover better than regular outpatient visits. Researchers will measure how the program affects eating behaviors, recovery outcomes, and how families cope with treatment. The study will follow participants for up to 5 years after treatment to see which approach leads to the best long-term results.
Early treatment for anorexia nervosa can make a big difference in recovery, but doctors aren't sure whether more intensive day hospital programs work better than traditional outpatient care. This research aims to answer that question so young people can get the most helpful type of treatment right from the start.
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If you join the day hospital group, you'll attend 10 to 12 sessions over 12 weeks at the hospital during the day (you won't stay overnight). Each session will include work with psychiatrists, pediatricians, and dietitians focused on your eating and recovery. You'll also complete evaluations at the beginning and end of the program. After the 12-week program, you'll continue with regular outpatient visits. The study will check in on how you're doing for up to 5 years afterward. If you can't do the day hospital program, you'll receive regular outpatient care at the center instead.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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