Eating disorder

This study tested whether regular phone calls after a first hospital stay for anorexia nervosa could help patients maintain a healthy weight and avoid relapse. Researchers planned to compare phone-based support to standard follow-up care in people over 15. The study was terminate…

This study tested whether adding vaccine discussions to routine behavioral health visits could reduce hesitancy and increase COVID-19 and flu shots among Latinx adults with mental illness. Clinicians used motivational interviewing and could offer a warm handoff to a nurse for vac…

This study looked at whether showing people with bulimia or binge eating disorder visual graphs of their symptom changes during the first four weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps them improve faster. About 80 participants were split into groups that either saw these…

This study tested a new therapy that combines mindfulness and exposure to body sensations for teens with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), where eating is very limited. The goal was to see if the therapy was acceptable and could increase the number of foods eaten…

This study looked at whether a gentle, adapted physical activity program could help women with anorexia nervosa during refeeding. Researchers measured changes in a metabolic pathway linked to mood and energy. Only 9 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so the findin…

This study followed 167 adults with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or sleep problems who visited their primary care doctor. Researchers used health conversations and a blood test to track lifestyle changes and heart disease risks over up to 20 years. The goal was …

This study looked at how serotonin, a brain chemical, affects circuits involved in avoiding food in people with anorexia nervosa. Researchers used PET and fMRI scans to compare brain activity between 30 women with anorexia and 27 healthy women. The goal was to understand the brai…

This study looked at how food intake relates to gut bacteria in women with anorexia nervosa compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers analyzed stool samples to measure immune-coated bacteria and dietary habits. The study was terminated early with only 14 participants, so findin…