This study is testing a new way to support adolescents (ages 12-18) with eating disorders and their parents during treatment. It compares two approaches: one where parents receive coaching and patients get educational materials, and another where patients receive coaching and parents get educational materials. All participants will also receive 12 weeks of standard eating disorder therapy. The goal is to see if adding this extra support helps patients recover and reduces stress for parents. We'll measure success by looking at changes in how confident patients feel about their recovery. To join, you must be 12-18 years old, have an eating disorder diagnosis, be receiving treatment at the Center of Excellence for Eating and Weight Disorders, speak English, have phone access with WiFi/data, and both you and your parent/caregiver must be willing to participate. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study involving 70 participants, where individuals are randomly assigned to one of two support groups in addition to their regular therapy.

What's involved

You will attend standard therapy sessions for 12 weeks. You and your parent/caregiver will also either have access to a coach for 15-minute calls or receive weekly educational materials.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your progress will be measured at the beginning of the study and again after 12 weeks of treatment.

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