Talk therapy vs. nutrition counseling for picky eating in teens
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two types of counseling—one that helps change thoughts and behaviors around food, and one that focuses on nutrition—to see which works better for teens with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), a condition where eating is very limited. It may help teens find ways to eat more comfortably and improve their health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), which means you have a very limited diet or avoid certain foods.
- You are fluent in English and can read and write in English.
- You are not underweight to the point of needing urgent weight gain, and your medical condition is stable.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are not using hormonal birth control that started or stopped within the last 8 weeks.
- You have no major medical conditions like cancer, past stomach surgery, or intellectual disability.
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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