Sensory feeding help and parent coaching for children with ARFID
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program that combines sensory feeding activities with parent coaching to help children aged 3-8 who have ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). The program aims to improve eating behaviors and is done with the mother as the active participant.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child must be diagnosed with ARFID by a child psychiatrist.
- Your child should be between 3 and 8 years old.
- Your child must be medically stable and able to come to outpatient visits.
- Your child should not have vision, hearing, thinking, or chewing problems that would interfere with treatment.
- You must be the mother and primary caregiver, living with the child.
- You need at least a primary school education and be able to read and understand Turkish.
- You must agree to take an active role in the program and attend all evaluations.
- You should not have another child with special needs.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study is testing a feeding intervention for children aged 2 to 7 with feeding disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism. It aims to help improve their eating habits.
This study compares two types of therapy—cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT, which helps change thought patterns and behaviors) and nutrition counseling—to help teenagers with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), a condition where people avoid or restrict eating certain foods without medical cause. The goal is to see which approach helps teens expand their diet and feel better.
This trial tests a new AI tool that helps parents and kids with ARFID work with their clinician to try new foods. It is designed for children ages 3 to 17 who have not been treated for ARFID at Boston Children's Hospital.
This study tests a psychological program to help children with autism who have serious feeding difficulties. The goal is to make mealtimes easier and less stressful for the whole family.
This study tests a program for families with children ages 7–12 who have overweight or obesity and often feel strong urges to eat. The program helps parents support their child in eating healthier and being more active.
This study tests a mobile app that provides cognitive-behavioral therapy for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). It aims to help people who have trouble eating enough or a limited variety of foods, and can be done from home using a smartphone.
Hear when a new ARFID trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.