Exploring family therapy for children with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder.
Confirming the Efficacy/Mechanism of Family Therapy for Children with Low Weight Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
This study is looking at how family therapy can help kids with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) improve their eating habits and get their parents more involved in their treatment, by comparing the results of families in therapy with those getting regular care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10867330 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of family therapy specifically designed for children suffering from avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). It aims to understand how this therapy can help improve eating behaviors and parental involvement in treatment. The study will involve recruiting participants and comparing outcomes between those receiving family therapy and those receiving usual care. By focusing on both the child and family dynamics, the research seeks to identify mechanisms that contribute to successful treatment outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 who exhibit symptoms of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have ARFID or those who are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, effective treatment option for children with ARFID, improving their eating habits and overall health.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary studies have shown promising results for family therapy in treating similar eating disorders, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lock, James D — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Lock, James D
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.