Food chaining tool for children with ARFID
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new tool that helps parents and doctors work together to gently expand the variety of foods your child eats. It is designed for children with ARFID, a condition where eating is very limited or difficult.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 3 and 17 years old.
- They need a diagnosis of ARFID from a doctor, or a screening that suggests they have it.
- You (the parent or caregiver) need to be comfortable reading and speaking English.
- Your child cannot have been treated for ARFID at Boston Children's before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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