ANOREXIA NERVOSA

This study compares two different family therapy approaches for teenagers with anorexia, both delivered in the home setting. Researchers want to see if providing treatment at home makes it more accessible and effective for families. They're measuring weight changes, eating behavi…

This study is testing whether adding butyric acid supplements to standard anorexia treatment helps patients gain weight and recover better. Fifty women with anorexia will receive either the supplement or a placebo for three months while continuing their regular therapy. Researche…

This study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with anorexia nervosa. Researchers are measuring if it reduces eating disorder symptoms, improves mood and thinking, and helps with nutritional recovery. The trial involve…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help people with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will use magnetic pulses to target brain circuits involved in body image and eating behaviors. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and shows pr…

This study is testing if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, similar to one used for OCD, can help people with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will give 20 participants magnetic pulses to a specific brain area to see if it reduces compulsive thoughts about food and weight a…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app called Juniver can help people manage symptoms of eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. The app provides self-help lessons, interactive tools, and moderated peer support groups, all designed to help users cope wi…

This study is testing if a short, self-guided exercise can help people prepare for eating disorder treatment. About 160 people waiting to start a treatment program will either write compassionate letters to themselves for two weeks or be in a control group. Researchers want to se…

This early-stage study is testing whether cannabidiol (CBD) can help reduce the anxiety people with anorexia often feel around meals. Researchers will give CBD to 40 participants to check for side effects, see how their bodies process it, and measure any changes in eating disorde…

This study is testing a therapy designed to improve thinking skills, like mental flexibility and planning, in women with eating disorders. Researchers want to see if this 'cognitive remediation' approach, added to regular treatment, can help reduce eating disorder symptoms and im…

This small pilot study is testing whether a ketone supplement drink can help people with anorexia or bulimia. Researchers want to see if the drink reduces the urge to binge eat or restrict food, and improves mood and anxiety. Participants will try the drink or a placebo while hav…

This study aims to understand how anorexia nervosa develops in teenagers by tracking changes in brain function and body metabolism over three years. Researchers are following 100 girls, half with anorexia and half without, using brain scans and other tests. The goal is to find ne…

This study aims to develop a simpler, more accessible brain scan method (EEG) to understand how the brain processes rewards and surprises in adolescents with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will test 47 female teens, comparing those with anorexia to healthy peers, to see if EEG can…