EATING DISORDERS

This study looks at how well family-based treatment works for teenage girls with anorexia nervosa. The goal is to help them recover so they no longer meet the criteria for an eating disorder. Researchers will follow 60 girls receiving this therapy to see if it leads to lasting im…

This study looks at whether adding a GLP-1 appetite suppressant to behavioral therapy helps adults with severe obesity and binge eating disorder. About 80 participants will either take the drug or not, while both groups receive counseling and group therapy. The goal is to see if …

This study explores whether a simple dental checklist can help identify people who may have an eating disorder. Researchers will examine 461 adults aged 18 to 40, looking for specific signs in the mouth and teeth. The goal is to see if dentists can play a role in early detection,…

This study tests a single online session for parents of children ages 2-6. The goal is to see if it's practical and helpful in teaching parents how to reduce body image concerns and eating disorder risks in their kids. About 100 parents will take part, with half receiving the pro…

This study is testing a new virtual program called Diabetes Body Project 2 (DBP2) to help prevent eating disorders in women with type 2 diabetes. The program focuses on improving body image and reducing unhealthy eating behaviors. Researchers will enroll 42 women aged 18-40 to se…

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 a 6-month lifestyle program designed to prevent obesity and eating disorders in transgender and gender-diverse adolescents aged 10-14. Participants are randomly assigned to either the program (group sessions and weekly messages) or standard care. The goal is to i…

This study tests a new program called PRIDE for people who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual and have an eating disorder. The therapy focuses on reducing shame and building skills to handle stress related to discrimination. About 30 adults will attend up to 14 weekly sessions…

This study compares two digital treatments for people who worry a lot about how they look. One group gets text messages that help them stop checking or hiding their appearance, while the other group learns muscle relaxation. The goal is to see which approach reduces anxiety and i…

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 looks at whether letting teens and young adults see their weight during treatment for eating disorders like anorexia helps reduce their fear of gaining weight. About 70 people aged 12-24 will be split into two groups: one that sees their weight and one that doesn't. Re…

This study is creating and testing an AI-powered chatbot that helps teens and young adults with eating disorders feel less anxious about gaining weight. About 20 people will use the chatbot as an extra tool during their first six weeks in a treatment program. Researchers will che…

This study is testing whether a personalized digital treatment program is practical and helpful for teenagers aged 15-18 with certain eating disorders. The program lasts 10 weeks and includes weekly contact with a therapist. Researchers will measure how credible the treatment fee…

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 looks at whether teaching social skills can improve symptoms in 60 young adults (ages 18-30) with eating disorders and anxiety. Participants will either get education alone or education plus an interactive group art activity. Researchers will track changes in eating, m…

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 if 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. Researchers will ch…

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 looks for better ways to detect eating disorders in pregnant women. Researchers will compare answers from pregnant women with and without eating disorders to find which questions truly point to a disorder rather than normal pregnancy changes. 50 adult pregnant women wh…

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, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Participants will lear…

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 early-phase study aims to see if functional MRI (fMRI) can detect changes in brain reward areas when teens with eating disorders (like bulimia or binge eating) take naltrexone, a drug that blocks opioid receptors. About 60 participants aged 13-21 will receive both naltrexone…

This study asks athletes about their own experiences with eating disorders in sports. Researchers want to understand what triggers these conditions and how to prevent them. About 30 athletes will take part, including some who have had an eating disorder and some who have not. The…

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

This study looks at how certain psychiatric drugs may affect the heart's electrical activity in children and teens. Researchers will monitor 100 young patients with ECGs before starting medication and again at 3, 6, and 12 months. The goal is to better understand when and how oft…

This study aims to create and test a personalized treatment for eating disorders by using smartphone data to build individual models of each person's unique symptoms and triggers. Researchers will first study 900 adults to identify key treatment targets, then test the personalize…

This study looks for Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer, in people with eating disorders who have been purging (vomiting or ruminating) for at least 5 years. Researchers will use a simple, non-endoscopic test to check 25 adults aged 18-65. The goa…