ANOREXIA NERVOSA

This study tests whether taking butyric acid (a substance naturally made by gut bacteria) can help women with anorexia nervosa gain weight faster. Fifty women will receive either butyric acid or a placebo for 3 months, alongside their usual care (nutrition therapy and counseling)…

This study looks at which parts of a treatment package help people with anorexia nervosa stay healthy after leaving the hospital. About 60 weight-restored adults will be followed to see how well they maintain their weight and change unhealthy habits. The goal is to find the most …

This study looks at whether a multi-family therapy program can help teenagers with anorexia and their families. About 200 teens aged 11-18 and their parents will take part in group sessions to learn skills for meal support and managing emotions. The goal is to see if this approac…

This study tests whether an iPhone app called Juniver can help reduce symptoms of eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. About 300 people in the UK and US will use the app for 12 weeks, and researchers will compare their progress to those on a waiting list. Th…

This study tests a type of mental exercise called cognitive remediation therapy in 100 women with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder. The therapy aims to improve rigid thinking and planning skills that often make eating disorders harder to treat. Re…

This study tests whether a ketone supplement drink can reduce urges to binge eat or restrict food, and improve mood and anxiety in people with anorexia or bulimia. About 40 participants will take the drink or a placebo for two weeks while researchers measure changes in eating beh…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve mood, thinking, and eating habits in people with anorexia nervosa. Forty participants aged 10-30 will receive either real or sham tDCS over three weeks. The goal is to see if this treatmen…

This early-stage study looks at whether pure cannabidiol (CBD) can safely reduce anxiety around mealtimes in people with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will give CBD to 40 participants and monitor side effects, blood levels, and changes in eating behaviors. The goal is to see if C…

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

This 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 reducing anxiety and impro…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help people with anorexia nervosa. The goal is to change brain circuits involved in body perception and eating behaviors. The trial includes 40 women aged 18-45 with anorexia, and will measure how …

This study tests whether a series of short educational videos for parents can help them better support their adolescent child with anorexia or atypical anorexia. About 50 parent-teen pairs will take part. Parents who watch the videos alongside standard treatment will be compared …

This study tests two types of talk therapy for teens with anorexia nervosa, delivered at home instead of a clinic. About 50 teens and their families will take part to see if home-based treatment helps with weight, eating habits, and family skills. The goal is to make treatment ea…

This study looks at whether people with anorexia nervosa can learn to associate certain cues with positive feelings, like pleasure from food. Researchers will measure brain activity, heart rate, and pupil responses in 90 female participants aged 12-22. The goal is to understand h…

This study explores whether electroencephalography (EEG), a simple and affordable brain wave test, can measure how the brain processes rewards in adolescents with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will compare EEG results with those from expensive MRI scans in 47 girls aged 11-17. Th…

This study looks at brain networks that may cause compulsive behaviors in people with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will use brain scans and a non-invasive technique called TMS to see if stimulating a specific brain area can help. The goal is to understand the brain patterns behi…

This study looks at how anorexia nervosa changes brain function and metabolism in teenage girls. Researchers will use brain scans to track these changes over three years. The goal is to find better ways to predict and treat the disease. About 33 girls aged 13-17 with anorexia and…

This study looks at how anorexia nervosa changes posture and spinal flexibility in adult women. Researchers will compare 60 women with anorexia to healthy women of the same age using a special scanning tool. The goal is to better understand the physical effects of the disease, no…