EATING DISORDERS

This study looks at whether adding a GLP-1 appetite suppressant to behavioral therapy helps people with severe obesity and binge eating disorder. About 80 adults will be split into two groups: one gets the drug plus therapy, the other gets therapy alone. Researchers will track ch…

This study explores whether a simple dental checklist can identify early signs of eating disorders. Researchers will examine 461 adults aged 18-40 to see if mouth and teeth changes can flag a hidden problem. The goal is to make screening faster and more accessible during routine …

This study looks at how to better detect eating disorders in pregnant women. Current screening tools may confuse normal pregnancy-related eating concerns with actual eating disorders. Researchers will compare answers from 50 pregnant women with and without eating disorders to fin…

This study is testing a new online program called Diabetes Body Project 2, designed to prevent eating disorders in women aged 18-40 with type 2 diabetes. The program focuses on improving body image and reducing unhealthy eating behaviors. Researchers want to see if it helps with …

This study tests a single online session for parents of children aged 2 to 6. The goal is to see if it helps parents reduce factors that lead to body image problems and eating disorders in kids. About 100 parents will take part, with half receiving the program and the other half …

This study tests whether adding a mobile app and digital monitoring to standard group therapy can better prevent suicide risk in women with eating disorders. About 150 women aged 18 to 65 who have recently had suicidal thoughts or attempts will take part. One group gets standard …

This study tests a 6-month lifestyle program for transgender and gender-diverse adolescents aged 10-14 to prevent obesity and eating disorders. Participants attend monthly group sessions and receive supportive messages, while a control group gets standard care. The goal is to imp…

This early-phase study tests a new therapy called PRIDE for LGBTQ+ adults with eating disorders. The goal is to help participants reduce internalized stigma and better cope with stress related to their sexual orientation. 30 people will attend up to 14 weekly therapy sessions and…

This study is testing whether a personalized digital treatment program is practical and helpful for adolescents aged 15-18 with certain eating disorders. Participants will use a 10-week online program with weekly therapist support and complete questionnaires about their symptoms …

This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help people with type 1 diabetes who also have an eating disorder. About 235 people aged 16-50 will be assigned to ACT, supportive diabetes counseling, or a waitlist. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether a technique called 'open weighing'—where patients see their weight during treatment—can reduce anxiety about weight gain in teens and young adults with eating disorders like anorexia. About 70 participants will be randomly assigned to open weighing or …

This study tests two mobile app programs designed to help adults with binge eating disorders reduce their symptoms. Participants will use either a heart rate biofeedback app or guided body scan videos over 4 weeks. The goal is to see if improving body awareness can decrease binge…

This study is creating and testing a friendly AI chatbot that talks with teens and young adults (ages 12-26) who have eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia. The chatbot is used alongside their regular treatment to help them feel less scared about gaining weight. About 20 peop…

This study tests a new type of therapy for people with anorexia nervosa that helps them face their fears about eating and gaining weight. Participants will do real-life and mental exercises, like eating a feared food while listening to a recording about weight gain fears. The goa…

This study looks at whether adding a digital mindfulness program to usual care helps adults aged 18-65 recover from emotional disorders like depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and eating disorders. Participants will attend online group sessions and use a WeChat mini-program for guid…

This study looks at how a drug called naltrexone changes brain activity in teenagers aged 13-21 with eating disorders like bulimia or binge eating. Participants will have brain scans after taking either naltrexone or a placebo to see if the drug affects reward pathways. The goal …

This study aims to create a personalized treatment for eating disorders by using mobile technology to track individual symptoms and social factors. Researchers will first study 900 people to understand their unique needs, then test a tailored treatment in 240 participants against…

This study talks to athletes to understand what they think causes eating disorders in sports. Researchers will compare the views of athletes who have had an eating disorder with those who have not, all from the same team or club. The goal is to learn how to better prevent these d…

This study surveys 269 healthcare professionals in Alsace, France—including psychiatrists, midwives, and general practitioners—to understand their knowledge and practices around eating disorders during pregnancy and after childbirth. The goal is to identify gaps in care so that b…

This study looks at how certain psychiatric drugs affect the heart's electrical activity in children and teens. Researchers will track 100 young patients starting these medications, checking their ECGs at the start and after 3, 6, and 12 months. The goal is to find out how often …

This study tests whether offering early phone calls and online support groups to adults with eating disorders (like anorexia or bulimia) can reduce the number of people who drop out while waiting for specialized care. About 215 adults from the Paris region will receive these simp…

This study tests whether a single session of brain stimulation (rTMS) combined with emotion regulation skills training can help people with mood, anxiety, or related disorders better control their emotions. 240 adults aged 18-55 with high emotional distress will be randomly assig…

This study aims to find out how common Barrett's esophagus is in people with eating disorders who frequently purge (vomit) or ruminate. Researchers will use a simple, non-invasive test on 25 adults admitted to a specialized eating disorder treatment center. The goal is to better …