March 3, 2026Open Access

Beliefs of delusional intensity about body image or eating-related concerns in individuals with Feeding and Eating Disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Delusional-like beliefs are prevalent in individuals with anorexia nervosa, highlighting their clinical importance for treatment.
In this analysis, a significant subset of people with feeding and eating disorders demonstrated these beliefs.
Systematic review and meta-analysis on existing literature regarding beliefs about body image in eating disorders.
Findings suggest a need for tailored therapeutic strategies to address these beliefs in treatment plans.

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Delusional-like beliefs are present in a substantial subset of individuals with AN, which underscores their clinical significance, potential transdiagnostic relevance, and implications for tailored therapeutic strategies. Further research is needed on other FED and longitudinal outcomes.

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Lavalle et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75ddfc6e9836116a28271 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2026.01.054

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Raffaele Lavalle

Sara Siddi

Alessandro Rossi

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Journal of Psychiatric Research

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University of Turin

Neuroscience Institute

Ospedale Santa Maria

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Beliefs of delusional intensity about body image or eating-related concerns in individuals with Feeding and Eating Disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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