๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-17

Interoceptive Exposure for Adolescents With Low Weight Eating Disorders (NCT05763849)

A Confirmatory Efficacy Study of Interoceptive Exposure for Adolescents With Low Weight Eating Disorders

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This project includes a parallel group randomized controlled trial comparing two psychological treatments: 1) Exposure-based Family Therapy (IE) vs. 2) Family Based Therapy (FBT) for low weight eating disorders with 12 month follow-up. Primary outcomes are expected body weight and clinical impairment. Three mechanisms of change (Autonomous Eating, Non-Judgmental Body Awareness, and Extinction Learning) will be examined in a process mediation models of change.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Department of Psychiatry, Eating and Weight Disorders Program โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 12 Years to 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Interoceptive Exposure Treatment (IE) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Family-Based Treatment (FBT) (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Department of Psychiatry, Eating and Weight Disorders Program โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (212) 659-8673

Email: tom.hildebrandt@mssm.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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