Binge eating disorder

This study tests a 6-month digital program that combines appetite awareness training with behavioral weight loss techniques, delivered remotely via Zoom. It aims to help Black women with obesity who binge eat at least once a week relearn hunger cues and prevent weight gain. The t…

This study tests whether a wearable device that delivers mild electrical stimulation to the brain, called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), can reduce appetite and binge eating. Adults with binge eating tendencies will use the device at home twice daily for four wee…

This study tests whether a combination of real-time brain training (using a wearable brain scanner called fNIRS) and personalized text messages can help women with bulimia nervosa improve self-control and reduce binge eating. Forty women aged 18-55 will receive either real or sha…

This study tests whether a 10-week camp program can help children and teens (ages 7-14) reduce binge eating. Some parents will also receive special training to see if it adds extra benefit. Researchers will follow participants for up to 5 years to track lasting effects.

This early-stage study tests a new program for college students aged 18-30 who face food insecurity and binge eating. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use and helpful in reducing eating concerns. Ten participants will try the intervention and provide feedback on its u…

This study tests whether a single-session consultation can reduce binge eating in women who struggle with it. About 56 women will be split into three groups: one gets a full talk session, one gets only an assessment, and one gets minimal contact. The goal is to see if even a brie…

Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas are studying how physical activity, sedentary behavior and self-control relate to loss of control eating in children. The study follows 200 children aged 10 to 12 for three years, using brain scans, activity monitors, and real-time…

This study tests whether 3D infrared body scanning can better assess malnutrition in adolescents and young adults hospitalized with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will measure body composition and track how organ and tissue stores relate to medical stability, nutritional needs, an…

This pilot study tests a self-guided digital program called SOAR that shares science-backed sleep tips with people starting treatment for an eating disorder. The program includes videos on sleep hygiene and setting a regular sleep schedule. Researchers want to see if the program …

This study looks at sleep, daytime activity, and body rhythms in 75 adults with anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder. Participants wear a small device called an actigraph to track movement and sleep for 24 hours. Researchers will also check hormone levels and ask about moo…