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NCT07188155 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Adapting Exposure for Adolescent AN
A NA study of Anorexia Nervosa, sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 16
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT07188155 is a NA study of Anorexia Nervosa that is actively recruiting participants, run by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 16 participants, below the 950-participant average among 43 other Anorexia Nervosa trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT07188155, a NA study of Anorexia Nervosa, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 16 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This pilot study is evaluating Exposure Therapy (Exp-AN) as a virtual treatment for adolescents (ages 14 - 17 years) with anorexia nervosa (AN) recruited from eating disorder clinic waitlists and clinician referrals at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) (8 participants per site). Adolescents who agree to take part in this study will receive 20 free virtual 40-60 minute weekly Exp-AN sessions at an outpatient level of care. Exp-AN for adolescents will combine individual virtual session time (35-50 min) with parent involvement (10-25 min). Parents will serve as "collaborators," supporting skill development, exposure completion, and treatment goal achievement. Exp-AN sessions will focus on helping participants overcome anxiety about weight gain by encouraging them to do challenging things that increase anxiety in the short term but help them better tolerate anxiety over the long term. Participants will be asked to complete a clinical interview, questionnaires, and labs and vitals testing before they begin the study. Adolescents will also complete questionnaires and participate in 15-min semi-structured interviews, while parents/caregivers will complete separate parallel interviews, at: mid-treatment, end-of-treatment, and 3-month follow-up. To ensure that all participants are receiving the same type of therapy, they will not be able to have any concurrent psychotherapy while receiving this treatment (other forms of care including dieticians, nutritionists, and psychiatrists are allowed). Exp-AN is designed to target anxiety about weight gain. Exp-AN includes education about the effects of undereating; the importance of overcoming anxiety about weight gain; in-session weight exposures (e.g., stepping on a scale while reading a script describing fears about weight gain); creating a meal plan to help improve eating; reviewing eating behaviors over the past week; conducting in-session and between-session
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Exposure Therapy for Anorexia (Exp-AN)
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- Penn State College of Medicine - Hershey
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 16 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07188155
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07188155 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 16 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 950-participant average among 43 other Anorexia Nervosa trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The listed sponsor is Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, which has 396 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Anorexia Nervosa appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Exposure Therapy for Anorexia (Exp-AN) is the first listed.
NCT07188155 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07188155 about?
NCT07188155 is a clinical study titled "Adapting Exposure for Adolescent AN". This pilot study is evaluating Exposure Therapy (Exp-AN) as a virtual treatment for adolescents (ages 14 - 17 years) with anorexia nervosa (AN) recruited from eating disorder clinic waitlists and clinician referrals at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the University of California,...
What is the current status of trial NCT07188155?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 16 participants. The study started on 2026-02-20. Estimated completion is 2027-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT07188155 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anorexia Nervosa.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07188155?
The interventions under investigation include: Exposure Therapy for Anorexia (Exp-AN) (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07188155?
This trial is sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, which has 396 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT07188155 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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