ANOREXIA NERVOSA

This study tests whether taking butyric acid, a natural gut-health supplement, can help women with anorexia nervosa gain weight faster when combined with standard care like therapy and nutrition counseling. Fifty women will receive either butyric acid or a placebo for 3 months. R…

This study explores whether intensive multi-family therapy can help teenagers with anorexia nervosa and their families. Over 200 teens aged 11-18 and their parents will attend group sessions to learn skills for meal support and managing emotions. The goal is to improve weight, re…

This study tests whether a ketone supplement drink can reduce the urge to binge eat or restrict food, and improve mood and anxiety in people with anorexia or bulimia. About 40 participants will take the drink or a placebo for two weeks while researchers track changes in eating be…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve mood, thinking, and eating habits in 40 people with anorexia nervosa. Participants receive either real or fake stimulation over 3 weeks. The goal is to see if this treatment can reduce dep…

This study looks at whether a type of mental exercise called cognitive remediation therapy can help women with eating disorders who struggle with rigid thinking and planning. About 100 women currently in treatment for anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder will take part. Th…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help people with anorexia nervosa. The goal is to change brain circuits involved in taste and body perception to reduce eating disorder symptoms. The study includes 40 women aged 18-45 with anorexi…

This study looks at whether a two-week letter-writing exercise focused on self-compassion can help people with eating disorders feel less shame and more ready to change. About 160 adults with anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder will be randomly assigned to write compassio…

This study tests two types of talk therapy for teens with anorexia nervosa, delivered at home instead of a clinic. About 50 teens and their families will take part to see if home-based treatment helps with weight, eating habits, and family skills. The goal is to make treatment ea…

This study tests a free iPhone app called Juniver designed to help people with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating. The app offers lessons, interactive tools, and peer support groups. Researchers will compare app users to a waitlist group over 12 weeks to see…

This early-phase study tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) can safely reduce anxiety during meals in 40 people with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will monitor side effects, blood levels of CBD, and changes in eating behaviors over three weeks. The goal is to see if CBD is a safe and …

This study explores whether a brain wave test (EEG) can measure how the brain processes rewards in teenagers with anorexia nervosa. Researchers want to see if EEG can replace expensive MRI scans, making it easier to study this condition in larger groups. The study involves 47 fem…

This study looks at how anorexia nervosa changes posture and spinal flexibility in adult women. Researchers will compare 60 women with anorexia to healthy women of the same age using a special scanning tool. The goal is to better understand the physical effects of the disease, no…

This study tests whether a series of short educational videos can help parents of teens with anorexia feel more knowledgeable, confident, and less stressed. About 50 families will either receive standard care or standard care plus the videos. Researchers will check if parents fin…

This study looks at how anorexia nervosa changes brain function and metabolism in teenage girls. Researchers will use brain scans to track these changes over three years. The goal is to find new ways to predict the disease's course and improve treatments. The study involves 33 pa…

This study looks at brain activity in 20 people with anorexia nervosa to understand compulsive behaviors. Researchers use brain scans and a non-invasive technique called TMS to see if targeting a specific brain area can help. The goal is to find better ways to treat anorexia in t…

This study looks at whether people with anorexia nervosa can learn to associate positive feelings with food-related cues. Researchers will measure brain activity, heart rate, and pupil responses in 90 female participants aged 12-22 to understand how reward learning works and whet…

This study looks at which parts of a treatment package help people with anorexia nervosa stay healthy after leaving the hospital. About 60 weight-restored adults will be followed to see how well they maintain their weight and change unhealthy habits. The goal is to find the most …