ANOREXIA NERVOSA

This early-stage study tests whether adding a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) to standard psychotherapy can help people with anorexia nervosa. 36 adults will be randomly assigned to therapy alone or therapy plus a single dose of FMT (given as capsules or via a tube). The main g…

This pilot study will test whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help reduce symptoms of anorexia nervosa in 45 people aged 14 to 24. Participants will receive 20 daily sessions of rTMS, which uses magnets to gently stimulate the brain. Researchers wi…

This study tests whether a four-week education program for parents can help teens with anorexia nervosa gain weight and feel better. Seventy teens aged 11-19 and their parents will be split into two groups: one gets the program right away, the other waits a month. The program tea…

This study tests whether a short virtual reality (VR) program is safe and acceptable for people receiving care for anorexia nervosa. 45 adults will use the VR app for about 20-30 minutes each weekday for one week, while continuing their usual treatment. The study focuses on wheth…

This study tests a slow-release melatonin (PedPRM) in 120 children aged 6-18 with anorexia nervosa and poor sleep. Participants take either melatonin or a placebo nightly for 13 weeks. The goal is to see if it improves total sleep time and related symptoms like anxiety and qualit…

This study will test whether a therapeutic ketogenic diet (high-fat, low-carb) can safely reduce eating disorder thoughts and behaviors in people with anorexia nervosa. About 120 participants aged 16 to 45 in a partial hospital program will either follow the ketogenic diet or rec…

This study looks at what influences treatment success for people with hard-to-treat anorexia nervosa during hospital stays. Researchers will track 100 patients and their caregivers to understand how things like treatment expectations, sense of control, and patient involvement aff…

This study looks at how the brains of women with anorexia nervosa respond to the smell, sight, and taste of fatty foods. Researchers will use functional MRI scans to compare brain activity between patients and healthy controls. The goal is to understand why fatty foods are avoide…

This study looks at how common joint hypermobility (being extra flexible) and pain are in 100 female patients aged 13–25 with anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia. Researchers want to know if hypermobility causes pain and if jaw joint problems make eating harder. Participants wi…

This study looks at sleep patterns, daytime activity, and body rhythms in 75 adults with anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder. Researchers will measure sleep quality, hormone levels, and mood to see how they connect. The goal is to better understand these disorders, not to…