Plain-English translation of NCT07188155 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated ·
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a therapy called Exposure Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (Exp-AN) delivered online to help teens with anorexia nervosa. The therapy works by gradually helping you face the thoughts and fears that make you anxious about weight gain, so you can learn to tolerate that anxiety and get better. You'll have weekly sessions with a therapist, and your parent or guardian will be part of the treatment to help support your progress.
Many teenagers with anorexia nervosa struggle deeply with anxiety about gaining weight, and this fear often keeps them from eating enough to recover. This trial is testing whether this new exposure-based treatment can help teens directly address and overcome that anxiety in a way that supports their healing.
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You would attend 20 weekly virtual sessions lasting 40-60 minutes each, combining one-on-one time with a therapist (35-50 minutes) and time with your parent or guardian (10-25 minutes). During sessions, the therapist will teach you about anxiety and weight gain, help you practice facing feared situations (like stepping on a scale while discussing your fears), and work with you on eating goals. You'll also complete questionnaires and brief interviews before treatment, at the middle and end of treatment, and three months after finishing.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
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