Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 11 to 17

Family-based treatment for adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa

Official title: VISAN - vårdkedja i Samverkan för Unga Patienter Med Anorexia Nervosa (Collaborative Chain of Care in Adolescnt Anorexia Nervosa Treatment)

Run by Region Örebro County · NCT06711783 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether involving family members in therapy can help adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa improve their eating habits and mental health.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages11 Years to 17 Years
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorRegion Örebro County
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Örebro)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2028
Study endsDecember 31, 2029
Registry record updatedMay 1, 2026
Trial IDNCT06711783 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adolescent girls diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who are set to undergo family-based therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently under the care of the social welfare system may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study focuses on the naturalistic application of family-based therapy for adolescent girls diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The approach emphasizes the involvement of family members in the treatment process to support the patient's recovery. Participants will receive therapy tailored to their specific needs, aiming to improve their eating behaviors and overall mental health. The study is designed to gather data on the effectiveness of this treatment method in a real-world setting.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve recovery outcomes for adolescent girls suffering from anorexia nervosa.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that family-based therapy can be effective for treating anorexia nervosa, indicating a promising approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Having been diagnosed with f500 or f501 and being planned for family based therapy at the unit.

Exclusion Criteria:

* being subjected to care by the social welfare system

Where it's running

  • Orebro eating disorder unit
    Örebro, Sweden
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.