Feeding and Eating DisordersMETAEDNCT06800807
Metacognitive Beliefs in Adolescents With Eating and Nutrition Disorders
An observational study of Feeding and Eating Disorders, run by Istituto Auxologico Italiano at 1 site in Italy.
Trial summary
The present study aims to study the presence of metacognitive beliefs in adolescent subjects with eating and nutrition disorders (END) compared with a control group composed of subjects of the same sex and age belonging to the general population. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 17 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Feeding and Eating Disorders
- What is being tested?
- Observation of several factors involved in eating and nutrition disorders
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteItaly
- Study dates
- 26 Jun 2024to 22 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 12 to 17 years
- Women only
- Child
Study population: 36 patients aged between 12 and 17 years, females, of Italian nationality, who present a diagnosis relating to the END framework according to the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). These patients will be compared with a control group made up of 36 subjects of the same sex, age, and nationality, belonging to the general population.
Who may be able to join
- Female sex
- Age: 12 to 17 years
- Italian nationality
- Diagnosis relating to the END framework according to the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
- Female sex
- Age: 12 to 17 years
- Italian nationality
Who cannot join
- Absence of signed Informed Consent
- Control group
- Absence of signed Informed Consent
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Italy1 site
Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Site Piancavallo
Oggebbio, Verbania, 28824
About this study
Official title: Metacognitive Beliefs and Eating and Nutrition Disorders in Adolescents With Eating and Nutrition Disorders
The present study aims to study the presence of metacognitive beliefs in adolescent subjects with eating and nutrition disorders (END) compared with a control group composed of subjects of the same sex and age belonging to the general population.
- Conditions
- Feeding and Eating Disorders
- Being tested
- Observation of several factors involved in eating and nutrition disorders
- Keywords
- metabeliefs, metacognition, brooding, rumination, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder
- Medical subject headings
- Feeding and Eating Disorders, Rumination Syndrome, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Observation of several factors involved in eating and nutrition disordersOther
Observation of symptomatology of eating and nutrition disorders, metacognitive beliefs, brooding and rumination.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Eating and nutrition disorders (END) | Female patients aged between 12 and 17 years, of Italian nationality, who present a diagnosis relating to the END framework according to the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Receives: Other: Observation of several factors involved in eating and nutrition disorders | |
| Control group | Female subjects of the same age and of Italian nationality, belonging to the general population. Receives: Other: Observation of several factors involved in eating and nutrition disorders |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Metacognitive beliefs
Metacognition Questionnaire (MCQ-30; Cartwright-Hatton \& Wells, 1997), a self-report test composed of 30 items on a 4-point Likert scale from 1 (I do not agree) to 4 (I completely agree 'agreement)
Measured: Baseline
Brooding
Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ; Meyer et at., 1990), a self-report test composed of 16 items on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (not at all typical) to 5 (very typical)
Measured: Baseline
Rumination
Ruminative Response Scale (RRS; Nolen-Hoeksema and Morrow, 1991), a self-report test composed of 20 items on a 4-point Likert scale from 1 (almost never) to 4 (almost always)
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Jan 2025
- Study start26 Jun 2024
- Primary completion22 Jul 2026
- Study completion22 Jul 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Feeding and Eating DisordersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Istituto Auxologico ItalianoThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06800807
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 01C412
- Acronym
- METAED
- Status last verified
- Nov 2026
- First submitted
- 24 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 6 Nov 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Nov 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Metacognitive Beliefs and Eating and Nutrition Disorders in Adolescents With Eating and Nutrition Disorders
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06800807
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- METAED / 01C412
- Conditions
- Feeding and Eating Disorders
- Keywords
- metabeliefs, metacognition, brooding, rumination, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico ItalianoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 22 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 22 Jul 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The present study aims to study the presence of metacognitive beliefs in adolescent subjects with eating and nutrition disorders (END) compared with a control group composed of subjects of the same sex and age belonging to the general population.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Eating and nutrition disorders (END) | – | Other: Observation of several factors involved in eating and nutrition disordersFemale patients aged between 12 and 17 years, of Italian nationality, who present a diagnosis relating to the END framework according to the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). |
| Control group | – | Other: Observation of several factors involved in eating and nutrition disordersFemale subjects of the same age and of Italian nationality, belonging to the general population. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 17 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- 36 patients aged between 12 and 17 years, females, of Italian nationality, who present a diagnosis relating to the END framework according to the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). These patients will be compared with a control group made up of 36 subjects of the same sex, age, and nationality, belonging to the general population.
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Female sex
- Age: 12 to 17 years
- Italian nationality
- Diagnosis relating to the END framework according to the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
- Female sex
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Absence of signed Informed Consent
- Control group
- Absence of signed Informed Consent
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Observation of several factors involved in eating and nutrition disordersObservation of symptomatology of eating and nutrition disorders, metacognitive beliefs, brooding and rumination. | Other | Control group, Eating and nutrition disorders (END) |
Primary outcome
Metacognitive beliefs
Time frame: Baseline
Metacognition Questionnaire (MCQ-30; Cartwright-Hatton \& Wells, 1997), a self-report test composed of 30 items on a 4-point Likert scale from 1 (I do not agree) to 4 (I completely agree 'agreement)
Brooding
Time frame: Baseline
Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ; Meyer et at., 1990), a self-report test composed of 16 items on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (not at all typical) to 5 (very typical)
Rumination
Time frame: Baseline
Ruminative Response Scale (RRS; Nolen-Hoeksema and Morrow, 1991), a self-report test composed of 20 items on a 4-point Likert scale from 1 (almost never) to 4 (almost always)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Nov 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Feeding and Eating Disorders, run by Istituto Auxologico Italiano at 1 site in Italy.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Nov 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Italy. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Metacognitive beliefs (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Nov 2026.