EATING DISORDERS

This study looks at whether adding a GLP-1 appetite suppressant to behavioral therapy helps people with severe obesity and binge eating disorder more than therapy alone. About 80 adults will be split into two groups: one gets the drug plus therapy, the other gets therapy only. Re…

This study looks at whether a simple dental checklist can help find early signs of eating disorders. Researchers will check the mouths of 461 adults aged 18 to 40 and compare the results with standard eating disorder questionnaires. The goal is to see if dentists can play a role …

This study is working to find a better way to detect eating disorders in pregnant women. Right now, it's hard to tell the difference between normal pregnancy food worries and a real eating disorder. Researchers will ask 50 pregnant women (some with and some without an eating diso…

This study tests a new virtual program called Diabetes Body Project 2, designed to prevent eating disorders in women with type 2 diabetes. Researchers want to see if it helps improve body image, reduce unhealthy eating behaviors, and control blood sugar. The program is adapted fr…

This study tests whether a single online session for parents can help prevent body image issues and eating disorders in children ages 2 to 6. Researchers will recruit 100 parents (50 moms and 50 dads) to see if the program is acceptable, easy to use, and shows early signs of work…

This study tests a 6-month lifestyle program designed to prevent obesity and eating disorders in transgender and gender-diverse adolescents aged 10-14. Participants attend monthly group sessions and receive weekly supportive messages, while a control group gets standard care. The…

This study tests whether adding a mobile app and digital monitoring to standard group therapy can better prevent suicide risk in women with eating disorders. 150 women aged 18-65 who have recently had suicidal thoughts or attempts will be split into two groups: one gets standard …

This study tests whether adding a digital mindfulness program to usual care helps adults aged 18-65 recover from emotional disorders like depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and eating disorders. Participants attend online group sessions and use a WeChat mini-program for guided exerc…

This study tests a new program called PRIDE for LGBTQ+ adults with eating disorders. The goal is to help participants feel better about themselves and handle stress related to their identity. 30 people will attend 14 weekly therapy sessions and complete surveys for up to 6 months…

This study aims to create a personalized treatment for eating disorders by using mobile technology to track individual symptoms and triggers. Researchers will test if matching treatment modules to a person's unique needs works better than standard therapy. The study involves 320 …

This study tests two mobile app programs designed to help adults with binge eating disorders reduce their symptoms. Participants will use either a heart rate biofeedback app or guided body scan videos over 4 weeks. The goal is to see if improving body awareness can decrease binge…

This study is testing a new AI-powered chatbot that helps teens and young adults with eating disorders feel less anxious about gaining weight. About 20 people will use the chatbot as an extra tool during their first six weeks in a treatment program. Researchers will check if the …

This study is testing whether a personalized digital treatment program can help teenagers aged 15-18 with certain eating disorders. Participants will use a 10-week online program with weekly therapist check-ins and complete questionnaires about their symptoms and well-being. The …

This study looks at whether a technique called 'open weighing'—where patients see their weight during treatment—can help teens and young adults with eating disorders feel less anxious about gaining weight. About 70 participants aged 12 to 24 will be randomly assigned to either op…

This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help people with type 1 diabetes who also have eating disorders. About 235 people aged 16 to 50 will be assigned to ACT, supportive diabetes counseling, or a waitlist. Researchers w…

This study tests whether brain scans (fMRI) can detect how the drug naltrexone changes brain activity in teens aged 13-21 with eating disorders like bulimia or binge eating. Participants will receive both naltrexone and a placebo in random order, and their brain responses will be…

This study talks to athletes who have had eating disorders and those who haven't to understand what they think causes these issues in sports. Researchers want to learn how to better prevent eating disorders in athletic settings. About 30 current or former competitive athletes wil…

This study tests whether offering early phone calls and online support groups to adults with eating disorders (like anorexia or bulimia) during their wait for specialized care can reduce the number of people who drop out before treatment starts. About 215 adults in the Paris regi…

This study looks for Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to cancer, in 25 adults with eating disorders who have been purging (vomiting or ruminating) for at least 5 years. Researchers will use a simple, non-endoscopic test to see how common Barrett's is in this group. …

This study surveys 269 healthcare professionals in Alsace, France, including psychiatrists, midwives, and general practitioners, to learn what they know and how they handle eating disorders during pregnancy and after childbirth. The goal is to identify gaps in knowledge and impro…

This study tests whether a single session of brain stimulation (rTMS) combined with emotion regulation skills training can help people with mood, anxiety, or related disorders better control their emotions. About 240 adults aged 18-55 who struggle with emotion regulation will be …

This study looks at how certain psychiatric drugs affect the heart's electrical activity in children and teens. Researchers will track 100 young patients starting these medications, checking their ECGs at the start and after 3, 6, and 12 months. The goal is to find out how often …