Investigation of virtual multi-family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: feasibility and acceptability

Preliminary data suggest that the virtual MFT-AN program is feasible and acceptable. Though larger effectiveness trials are needed, this research lays the foundation for one method of increasing access and enhancing outcomes in evidence-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa. Trial registration This study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (ID NCT06203418).

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Journal of Eating Disorders
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2026-03-27
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01575-0
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Eating Disorders and Behaviors
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Investigation of virtual multi-family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: feasibility and acceptability

Karen Bernstein, Sara G. Desai, Sarah E. Arbit, Kristen Anderson
Journal of Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders and Behaviors
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Investigation of virtual multi-family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: feasibility and acceptability

Karen Bernstein, Sara G. Desai, Sarah E. Arbit, Kristen Anderson
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Abstract

Preliminary data suggest that the virtual MFT-AN program is feasible and acceptable. Though larger effectiveness trials are needed, this research lays the foundation for one method of increasing access and enhancing outcomes in evidence-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa. Trial registration This study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (ID NCT06203418).

Journal of Eating Disorders
Loyola University Chicago (US), University of Chicago (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 12%
Eating Disorders and Behaviors
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