EATING DISORDERS

This study tests a prevention program for pregnant individuals who have had an eating disorder. The program, adapted from The Body Project, aims to reduce body dissatisfaction and disordered eating during pregnancy and after childbirth. Researchers will check if the program is fe…

This study tests a virtual version of the Body Project, a program designed to prevent eating disorders in young women aged 16-25 who have body image concerns. Researchers want to see if online groups led by peers or clinicians can reduce eating disorder symptoms and prevent new c…

This study looks at whether a two-week letter-writing exercise focused on self-compassion can help people with eating disorders feel less shame and more ready for treatment. About 160 adults with anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder will be randomly assigned to write compa…

This pilot study tests a new type of therapy for people with anorexia nervosa. The therapy helps patients face their fears about eating and gaining weight through real-life and mental exercises. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for 30 participants aged…

This study tests a type of talk therapy called Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy for Eating Disorders (MIT-ED) in 64 adults with various eating disorders, including those who are underweight. The therapy aims to help people understand and change unhelpful thinking and emotional…

This study tests if an iPhone app called Juniver can help people with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating. The app provides lessons, tools, and support groups. About 300 people in the UK and US will use the app for 12 weeks, and researchers will check if thei…

This study tests whether a new treatment called Family-Based Treatment for Primary Care (FBT-PC) can work in a primary care setting for children and teens with restrictive eating disorders. Researchers will enroll 200 participants to see if families find the treatment acceptable …

This study looks at whether estrogen patches can improve mental flexibility and reward processing in young women (ages 14-35) with eating disorders linked to low estrogen. About 120 participants will receive either estrogen patches or placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to understa…

This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to compare how teenage girls with eating disorders and healthy teenagers process pictures of food, both seen consciously and unconsciously. The goal is to find differences in brain activity and structure that could help doctors identify who migh…

This study looks at 49 adults who had bariatric surgery at least 5 years ago and later regained weight or didn't lose enough. Researchers want to understand how disordered eating, emotional eating, and nutrition affect weight regain. The goal is to help create better follow-up ca…

This study looks at whether yearly phone calls from a nurse can help people who have recovered from an eating disorder stay healthy. About 250 patients will be called once a year for three years to check on their progress. The goal is to see if this simple follow-up reduces the c…

This study looks at whether having a peer mentor makes it easier for young people aged 16-24 with eating disorders to switch from youth to adult treatment. About 64 participants from three Canadian provinces will be paired with a mentor for 3-6 months. The goal is to see if this …