ANOREXIA NERVOSA

This study is testing if a special high-fat, low-carb diet (called a ketogenic diet) can help people with anorexia nervosa manage the difficult thoughts and behaviors linked to their eating disorder. It will compare 40 people on the special diet to 20 people receiving standard tr…

This study is testing a 4-week educational program for parents of teenagers with anorexia nervosa. The program teaches parents about the eating disorder and gives them strategies to support their child's recovery. Researchers want to see if this extra support helps improve the te…

This study is testing whether a short virtual reality (VR) program can be used safely and comfortably by people receiving treatment for anorexia nervosa. Participants will try five VR sessions over one week that include calming scenes, motivational messages, and practice with foo…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique using magnets can help reduce symptoms of anorexia nervosa. It will involve 45 young people aged 14-24 who will receive 20 daily treatment sessions over 4 weeks. Researchers will track changes in eating diso…

This study aims to understand why people with anorexia nervosa develop strong aversions to fatty foods. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) to compare how the brains of 90 women with anorexia react to smells and images of fatty foods versus how healthy women react. The goal i…

This study aims to understand how sleep, daily activity, and body clocks are connected to eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Researchers will track 75 patients during their hospital stay using wrist monitors, sleep diaries, and questionnaires. The goal is …

This study aims to understand if being very flexible (hypermobile) is common in young females with anorexia and if it helps explain why some experience pain. It also looks at whether jaw joint problems make eating more difficult. Researchers will examine 100 participants and ask …

This study aims to understand what factors influence treatment results for people with severe, hard-to-treat anorexia nervosa during their hospital stay. It will look at how patients' sense of control and involvement in their care, as well as staff attitudes, relate to outcomes l…