Parent-Based Intervention for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study aims to test the efficacy of a parent-based approach to treating Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) in children, SPACE-ARFID (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, adapted for ARFID), by comparing it to Nutritional Support (NS). The study design is a randomized controlled trial with 2 treatment arms and 3 assessment points (pre, post, and follow-up) using questionnaire data and clinical interviews.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Eli Lebowitz
Principal Investigator
Yale University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for parents of children who have been diagnosed with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Children should not have other major medical or psychiatric conditions that would interfere with the study.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Nutritional Support (NS)
- Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Trial Overview
The study compares two approaches: a parent-based therapy program called SPACE-ARFID, which helps parents support their child's eating and manage anxiety, versus standard nutritional support. Families are randomly assigned to one group.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Parent-only approach to treating anxiety disorders in adolescents delivered over 16-20 sessions.
Parent-only approach comparator arm delivered over 16-20 sessions.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Yale University
Lead Sponsor
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