The goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of outpatient family-based treatment versus enhanced cognitive behavior therapy for children and adolescents with eating disorders.
Because of insufficient recruitment, the study design was modified on December 1st, 2025, to a partially randomized preference design.
The main aim is to determine if enhanced cognitive behavior therapy has a similar efficacy as family-based treatment among children and adolescents with eating disorders receiving treatment in an outpatient setting. The main outcome is improvement in eating disorders psychopathology at the end of treatment.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnosed eating disorder
Medically stable for outpatient treatment.
Living with at least one of their parents
At least one of their parents could be actively involved in the treatment
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorders
A co-morbid medical condition or disorder known to influence eating or weight, or influence the possibilities to take part in treatment
Psychotic disorders
Acute suicidality
Oslo University Hospital
Lead sponsor
South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority
Collaborator
University of Oslo
Collaborator
Villa Garda Hospital
Collaborator
University of California, San Francisco
Collaborator
St. Olavs Hospital
Collaborator
University Hospital of North Norway
Collaborator
Haukeland University Hospital
Collaborator
Vestre Viken Hospital Trust
Collaborator