Anorexia NervosaNCT07757646
A Group Intervention for Parents of Autistic Young People With Anorexia Nervosa: An Exploration of How Parents Make Sense of and Integrate Concepts From the Group Into Family Life
An observational study of Anorexia Nervosa and Autism, run by King's College London at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
The goal of this study is to understand how a group intervention for parents of autistic young people with co-occurring anorexia nervosa informs how parents support their child's recovery. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Anorexia Nervosa, Autism
- How many people
- 6 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 26 Nov 2025to Sep 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Parents of autistic young people with anorexia nervosa.
Who may be able to join
- Parents or caregivers of young people (aged 12 to 18) with Autism Spectrum Disorder or elevated autistic traits and anorexia nervosa who are attending/have attended a group parent intervention in MCCAED from November 2024 to February 2026.
- Access and ability to join online interview via Microsoft Teams (participants can join via the Microsoft Teams app or through their browser)
- To have attended at least half of the group intervention
Who cannot join
- High levels of psychiatric risk \& social care involvement; however, this is not a hard exclusion criteria and referrals would still be discussed and considered by the team.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United Kingdom1 site
South London and Maudsley Hospital
London, SE5 8AZ
About this study
The goal of this study is to understand how a group intervention for parents of autistic young people with co-occurring anorexia nervosa informs how parents support their child's recovery. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- How do parents interpret and understand the concepts learnt in the group intervention? How do parents apply this to day to day family life?
- How do parents understand how autism impacts their child's recovery from anorexia nervosa?
- How do parents make sense of their role in supporting their child's recovery?
Participants will be invited to take part in an interview about their experience of attending the group intervention and applying the concepts to their family life.
- Conditions
- Anorexia Nervosa, Autism
- Medical subject headings
- Anorexia Nervosa, Autistic Disorder
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Parent Group 3 | Parents who attended the third iteration of the group intervention for parents of autistic young people with anorexia nervosa. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
How do parents interpret and understand the concepts learnt in the group intervention? How do parents apply this to day to day family life?
Measured: Nov 2025 - March 2026
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Aug 2026
- Study start26 Nov 2025
- Primary completion31 Jul 2026
- Study completionSep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Anorexia NervosaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by King's College LondonThe 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
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 6 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- King's College London
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07757646
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 350293
- Other IDs
- 350293
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 6 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 11 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Group Intervention for Parents of Autistic Young People With Anorexia Nervosa: An Exploration of How Parents Make Sense of and Integrate Concepts From the Group Into Family Life
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07757646
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 350293
- Conditions
- Anorexia Nervosa, Autism
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 6 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- King's College LondonUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
- Study start
- 26 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Aug 2026 (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 goal of this study is to understand how a group intervention for parents of autistic young people with co-occurring anorexia nervosa informs how parents support their child's recovery. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- How do parents interpret and understand the concepts learnt in the group intervention? How do parents apply this to day to day family life?
- How do parents understand how autism impacts their child's recovery from anorexia nervosa?
- How do parents make sense of their role in supporting their child's recovery?
Participants will be invited to take part in an interview about their experience of attending the group intervention and applying the concepts to their family life.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Parent Group 3 | – | –Parents who attended the third iteration of the group intervention for parents of autistic young people with anorexia nervosa. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Parents of autistic young people with anorexia nervosa.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Parents or caregivers of young people (aged 12 to 18) with Autism Spectrum Disorder or elevated autistic traits and anorexia nervosa who are attending/have attended a group parent intervention in MCCAED from November 2024 to February 2026.
- Access and ability to join online interview via Microsoft Teams (participants can join via the Microsoft Teams app or through their browser)
- To have attended at least half of the group intervention
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- High levels of psychiatric risk \& social care involvement; however, this is not a hard exclusion criteria and referrals would still be discussed and considered by the team.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
How do parents interpret and understand the concepts learnt in the group intervention? How do parents apply this to day to day family life?
Time frame: Nov 2025 - March 2026
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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 Anorexia Nervosa and Autism, run by King's College London at 1 site in United Kingdom.
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 3 inclusion and 1 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Aug 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 United Kingdom. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
How do parents interpret and understand the concepts learnt in the group intervention? How do parents apply this to day to day family life? (time frame: Nov 2025 - March 2026). 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 11 Aug 2026.