Rumination disorder

Researchers are testing whether combining a mild brain stimulation technique called tDCS with virtual reality can reduce anxious rumination in healthy people who tend to ruminate. The study enrolls 20 adults who score high on a rumination scale but do not have a psychiatric or an…

This trial tests a digital, gamified program called FlexED designed to help young women aged 15-25 with early signs of eating disorders. Participants complete eight 20-30 minute sessions on their phone, following an avatar through a story and interactive exercises based on Accept…

This study tested whether adding dog-assisted therapy to usual care helps teens aged 12-18 with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. 70 teens in a day hospital were randomly assigned to either get dog therapy plus usual care or usual care al…

This study tested whether a 10-session Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills program could reduce rumination (repetitive negative thinking) and cognitive avoidance (avoiding difficult thoughts) in middle-school teachers. Thirty-four female teachers in Iran took part, with hal…

This study tested a program called Family Connections for caregivers of people with both an eating disorder and a personality disorder. The goal was to see if the program could reduce stress and conflict at home. 124 Spanish caregivers took part, and researchers measured things l…

This study tested a new combination of two talk therapies for adults with eating disorders who are not underweight. Twenty participants were randomly assigned to either standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E) or a mix of CBT and metacognitive interpersonal therapy (CBT-F+MI…

This study tested whether listening to a 10-minute affirmation podcast daily for 21 days could reduce fear of childbirth and repetitive negative thoughts in pregnant women. 120 women in Istanbul took part, with half listening to the podcast and half receiving no intervention. The…

This study tested a self-guided smartphone program for women with disordered eating. Twenty women used their phones to track eating habits for two weeks, then received two personalized treatment modules. Researchers checked if the program was easy to use and if it helped reduce s…

This study tested a mobile app designed to help teens with eating disorders who are not currently in treatment. Researchers recruited 161 teens through Instagram and Facebook. Participants used a guided self-help app, with some also getting coaching or a social networking feature…

This study tested whether the drug baclofen can reduce vomiting in children with rumination syndrome, a condition where food comes back up soon after eating. Fifty children aged 4 to 18 took either baclofen or a placebo for 4 weeks. Researchers measured how many kids vomited once…

This pilot trial tested a new cognitive training program called N-ACT in 50 adults with high levels of emotion-related impulsivity and rumination. Participants completed eight weekly one-hour sessions with a coach, practicing exercises to improve emotional control. The study comp…

This small study tested a type of talk therapy called Rumination-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (RFCBT) in 9 low-income adults who had both depressive symptoms and high blood pressure. The therapy aims to help people recognize and stop repetitive negative thoughts (rumination…

This study looks at how different front-of-pack nutrition labels—warning labels versus traffic light labels—affect food choices and negative emotions in people with eating disorders. Around 246 UK adults with a current or past eating disorder will make hypothetical food choices o…

This observational study looks at 103 adults with knee osteoarthritis to see if repetitive negative thinking (rumination and worry) is linked to worse pain and disability, even when X-ray damage is similar. Participants fill out questionnaires about their thoughts, pain, and dail…

This study tested a new parent questionnaire called ORALQUEST to assess feeding and eating disorders in children aged 9 months to 6 years. Researchers included 338 children with chronic conditions like heart defects or autism, as well as those with picky eating. The goal was to s…

This study looked at how certain personality traits and brain activity are linked to eating disorder symptoms in teenage girls. Researchers used brain scans to measure responses to rewards and followed up one year later to see how symptoms changed. The goal was to better understa…

This study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected children with eating disorders and their families in Canada. Researchers tested virtual support groups led by parents who have been through similar experiences. They interviewed parents, youth, and healthcare workers to see …

This study looked at how fear, stomach discomfort, and feelings of fullness are connected in women with eating disorders. 133 women ate a yogurt described as either high-fat or low-fat (though both were the same) while researchers measured their fear, stomach symptoms, and gut ho…

This study looked at brain activity in 108 women to see if overeating shares features with addiction. Researchers measured brain waves (P300) while women listened to sounds, and also asked about eating habits and mood. The goal was to compare obese women with eating disorders to …

This study looked at how focusing on negative thoughts (rumination) versus distracting yourself affects your mood after physical activity in people with fibromyalgia. 47 adults with fibromyalgia took part. Researchers gave them instructions to either ruminate on their muscle tens…

This study looked at whether using very low nicotine cigarettes along with nicotine-containing e-cigarettes can reduce harmful chemical exposure in smokers with mental health conditions. 88 participants were assigned to different combinations of cigarettes and e-cigarettes. The m…