EATING DISORDERS

This study is testing a type of family-based therapy for teenage girls with anorexia. The therapy involves the whole family in treatment. Researchers want to see if it helps girls recover and no longer meet the criteria for an eating disorder. Sixty participants are being recruit…

This study looks at whether adding GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to cognitive behavioral therapy helps adults with severe obesity and binge eating disorder. About 80 participants will either take a GLP-1 drug or not, while both groups attend therapy sessions. Researchers will track cha…

This study is testing whether two questionnaires (SCOFF-F and EDE-Q) can accurately detect eating disorders in pregnant women, separating them from normal pregnancy-related eating concerns. Researchers will compare answers from 50 pregnant women with and without diagnosed eating …

This study is testing whether a simple dental checklist can help identify people who might have an eating disorder. Researchers will check the mouths of 461 adults aged 18 to 40 for signs like tooth erosion or other oral issues. They will then compare the checklist results with s…

This study tests a 6-week group program called PrevED MR that uses mixed reality and virtual reality to teach emotion regulation skills to teens and young adults at risk for eating disorders. The program includes 12 sessions combining therapy exercises with immersive experiences.…

This study tests a 6-month lifestyle program designed to prevent obesity and eating disorders in transgender and gender-diverse adolescents aged 10-14. Participants attend monthly group sessions and receive weekly supportive messages. The goal is to improve quality of life and bo…

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. Researchers will compare two groups of 150 women aged 18-65 who have recently had suicidal thoughts or attempts. One group…

This study tests whether a single online session for parents can help prevent body image problems in children ages 2 to 6. Researchers will enroll 100 parents to see if the program is acceptable, easy to use, and shows early signs of working. The goal is to give parents simple to…

This study tests whether a text message program that helps people reduce 'safety behaviors' (like checking mirrors or seeking reassurance) can lessen appearance anxiety, body dysmorphic symptoms, and related eating or social anxiety issues. About 300 adults with high appearance c…

This study explores whether teaching people emotion regulation skills tailored to their individual needs works better than a one-size-fits-all approach. Researchers will enroll 390 adults with emotional difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD, and assign them to practi…

This study tests a mobile app designed to help adults with eating disorders stay motivated and ready for treatment while they are on a waitlist. Participants will either use the app for four weeks or continue with standard waitlist care. The goal is to see if the app can prevent …

This study tests whether a virtual therapy guided by parents can help teens with anorexia nervosa while reducing long wait times for treatment. About 90 families will take part, with parents leading sessions using a structured program. The goal is to see if this approach eases sy…

This study tests two types of social therapy for young adults (ages 18-30) with eating disorders or anxiety. One group gets educational sessions about brain function and social processing; the other adds interactive art tasks done in teams. Researchers will track changes in eatin…

This study tests 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 attend online group sessions and use a WeChat mini-program for daily exerci…

This study is testing an AI-powered chatbot called Exp-ED that guides teens and young adults through exposure therapy exercises to reduce anxiety about weight gain. Twenty participants in a partial hospitalization program for eating disorders will use the app for six weeks. Resea…

This study tests a 6-week virtual program called the Diabetes Body Project 2, designed to prevent eating disorders in women aged 18-40 with type 2 diabetes. The program includes weekly group sessions and home exercises to improve body image and reduce disordered eating. Researche…

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 eating disorders. Participants will be randomly assigned to ACT, supportive diabetes counseling, or a waitlist. The goal is to see if …

This study tests two smartphone-based programs for adults with binge eating disorders. One program uses heart rate feedback and breathing exercises, while the other uses guided body scans to help people connect with internal sensations like hunger. The goal is to reduce binge eat…

This study tests whether a personalized digital treatment program is practical and helpful for adolescents aged 15-18 with certain eating disorders. Over 10 weeks, participants use an online program with weekly therapist contact and complete questionnaires about their symptoms an…

This early study tests a new therapy called PRIDE for sexual minority individuals (lesbian, gay, bisexual, etc.) who have an eating disorder. The therapy aims to reduce internalized stigma and improve coping with stress related to their identity. Thirty participants will attend u…

This study tests a new way to treat eating disorders by personalizing therapy based on each person's most troubling symptoms. Researchers use smartphone surveys to map individual symptom patterns, then match participants to specific therapy modules. The goal is to see if this tai…

This study compares two ways of weighing teens and young adults with eating disorders like anorexia: open weighing (where they see their weight and talk about fears) and blind weighing (where they don't see it). The goal is to see if open weighing reduces anxiety about weight gai…

This study is testing a smartphone app that uses brief surveys and phone sensor data to detect when someone with an eating disorder might be at higher risk for behaviors like binge eating, restricting food, or purging. The app then delivers short video lessons on coping skills. T…

This study looks at how certain psychiatric drugs may change heart rhythms in children and teens. Researchers will track 100 young patients with eating disorders, mood disorders, or psychosis who are starting a new psychiatric medication. They will perform ECGs at the start and a…

This study tests whether combining a one-time session of brain stimulation (rTMS or electrical scalp stimulation) with emotion regulation training helps people with mood, anxiety, or related disorders better control their emotions. 240 participants will learn either cognitive res…

This study tests whether offering three early phone calls and five online support group sessions to adults with eating disorders (like anorexia or bulimia) during their wait for specialized care can reduce the number of people who drop out before starting treatment. About 215 adu…

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 the postpartum period. The goal is to identify gaps in care an…

This pilot study aims to see how common Barrett's esophagus is in people with eating disorders who have been purging (vomiting or ruminating) for at least 5 years. Researchers will use a simple, non-endoscopic device called EsoGuard to collect cell samples from the esophagus. The…

This study tests whether functional MRI (fMRI) brain scans can detect changes caused by a single dose of naltrexone in adolescents aged 13-21 with eating disorders involving binge eating or purging. Participants receive both naltrexone and a placebo in random order, two weeks apa…

This study interviews 30 competitive athletes to learn what they believe causes and triggers eating disorders in sports. Half of the participants have had an eating disorder, and half have not. The goal is to compare their experiences and gather ideas on how to better prevent the…