Plain-English translation of NCT06528158 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study is testing whether group meetings can help siblings of children and teenagers who have anorexia nervosa. Right now, hospitals and clinics offer support for patients and parents, but very few offer anything specifically for the brothers and sisters affected by this illness. This pilot study will see if these sibling groups work well and feel acceptable to families.
Research shows that when one child has anorexia nervosa, it affects the whole family—including siblings who may feel confused, worried, or unsupported. Other conditions have shown that sibling support groups help. However, similar groups are rarely offered for eating disorders, likely because no one has tested whether families actually want them or find them helpful. This study aims to fill that gap.
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You would attend three separate group sessions, with each session consisting of four meetings. Before and after the groups, you would fill out short questionnaires about how you're feeling and what you think of the groups. Some participants may also be invited to have a short private interview to share their thoughts in more detail. The entire process helps researchers understand whether these sibling groups are helpful and what could make them better.
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France
Sponsor
University Hospital, Toulouse
Enrollment target
~24 participants
Started
January 2025
Primary completion
August 2026
Age range
8 Years – 18 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Antoine STOCKER, MD
University Hospital, Toulouse
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