EATING DISORDERS

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 connecting young people (ages 16-24) with a trained peer mentor makes it easier for them to move from youth-focused to adult-focused eating disorder treatment. Participants are paired with a mentor for 3-6 months for guidance and support. The researc…

This study is testing whether a proven therapy for youth eating disorders can be successfully delivered by primary care doctors. It involves 200 children and teens with restrictive eating disorders and their caregivers. The goal is to make this effective treatment more widely ava…

This study tests whether a proven prevention program called the Body Project can work effectively when delivered online to young women at risk for eating disorders. It compares groups led by trained peers versus professional clinicians to see which approach is most effective. The…

This study is testing if a special group program can help prevent eating disorder thoughts and behaviors from coming back during pregnancy and after birth. It's for pregnant people who have had an eating disorder in the past. The program is compared to general health education cl…

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 study aims to understand why some people regain weight years after successful bariatric (weight loss) surgery. Researchers are looking at 49 adults who had surgery at least five years ago and have since regained weight or didn't lose enough initially. They will measure body …