Plain-English translation of NCT07734779 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 trial is testing an online support program for people who care for teenagers with anorexia nervosa. The program combines two proven approaches: family-based treatment, which teaches caregivers how to support recovery and healthy eating, and dialectical behavior therapy skills, which help caregivers manage their own stress and communicate better. The study will compare this combined program to a standard supportive counseling program to see which one helps caregivers feel less overwhelmed and stressed.
Caring for a teenager with anorexia is extremely challenging and takes a real emotional toll on family members. While caregivers play a crucial role in recovery, there are very few programs specifically designed to support them and reduce their stress—especially in China. This study aims to create and test an accessible online program that directly addresses the unique challenges caregivers face.
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If you are selected, you will join either the online support program or a standard supportive counseling group—both meeting online for 12 weeks in a group format. You will complete questionnaires about your stress and well-being at the start, at weeks 4 and 8, at the end of the 12-week program, and again 1 month and 3 months later. The program is designed to teach you practical skills for supporting your teenager's recovery while also helping you manage your own emotions and stress.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
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