Plain-English translation of NCT06795555 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether virtual reality can help people with anorexia nervosa feel less anxious about food. Researchers have created a virtual kitchen where you can safely interact with different foods at your own pace. The goal is to see if this kind of gradual, repeated exposure in a virtual setting—combined with your regular eating disorder treatment—helps reduce fear and anxiety around food.
People with anorexia nervosa often feel intense anxiety and fear when they see or think about food, which makes eating and recovery harder. This trial is exploring whether virtual reality exposure might be a gentler, safer way to help people gradually become more comfortable with food while they receive their usual treatment.
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If you join this study, you'll be randomly assigned to one of three groups. One group will use the virtual kitchen for five short sessions (5 minutes each, one per day over a week) while continuing regular treatment. Another group will use a virtual nature environment instead for the same schedule. The third group will continue regular treatment only. All participants keep receiving their usual eating disorder care throughout the study.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
Italy
University of Padova
Collaborators
University of Salerno, Italy, Ospedale S.Bortolo -Vicenza, Italy
Enrollment target
~60 participants
Started
March 2024
Primary completion
September 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
14 Years and older
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2025.
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Central contact
Valentina Cardi, PhD
University of Padova
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