Can a Stigma-Focused therapy ease eating disorders in LGBTQ+ individuals?

NCT ID NCT06565637

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Auburn University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

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 up to 14 weekly therapy sessions and be followed for 6 months to see if their symptoms improve.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Promoting Resilience to Improve Disordered Eating (PRIDE) therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a tailored therapy that helps sexual minority individuals manage eating disorders by addressing stigma and stress.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants. It may not show clear benefits, and the therapy may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorexia nervosa binge eating disorder bulimia nervosa eating disorder Feeding and Eating Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EATING DISORDERS SEXUAL MINORITIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama, 36849-9027, United States
San Diego State University

San Diego, California, 92182, United States

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