EATING DISORDERS

This study is testing a type of family-based therapy for teenage girls with anorexia. The therapy involves the whole family in treatment. Researchers want to see if it helps girls recover and no longer meet the criteria for an eating disorder. Sixty participants are being recruit…

This study looks at whether adding a GLP-1 appetite suppressant to behavioral therapy helps adults with severe obesity and binge eating disorder. About 80 participants will either take the drug or not, while both groups receive counseling and group therapy. The goal is to see if …

This study is testing whether a simple dental checklist can help identify people who might have an eating disorder. Researchers will check the mouths of 461 adults aged 18 to 40 for signs like tooth erosion or other oral issues. They will then compare the checklist results with s…

This study aims to find out if two common eating disorder questionnaires can accurately detect eating disorders in pregnant women, separating them from normal pregnancy-related eating concerns. Researchers will compare answers from 50 pregnant women with and without diagnosed eat…

This study tests whether a single online session for parents can help prevent body image problems in children ages 2 to 6. Researchers will enroll 100 parents to see if the program is acceptable, easy to use, and shows early signs of working. The goal is to give parents simple to…

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. The goal is to improve quality of life and bo…

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. Researchers will compare two groups of 150 women aged 18-65 who have recently had suicidal thoughts or attempts. One group…

This study compares two digital programs for adults with high appearance concerns: one that uses text reminders to reduce safety behaviors (like checking mirrors or seeking reassurance) and another that guides progressive muscle relaxation. About 300 participants will use their s…

This early-stage trial tests a new behavioral therapy called PRIDE for sexual minority adults (ages 18-65) with eating disorders. The therapy aims to reduce internalized stigma and improve coping with minority stress. 30 participants will attend up to 14 weekly therapy sessions a…

This study explores whether teaching people emotion regulation skills tailored to their individual needs works better than a one-size-fits-all approach. Researchers will enroll 390 adults with emotional difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD, and assign them to practi…

This study is developing and testing an AI-powered chatbot that delivers exposure therapy to help teens and young adults with eating disorders feel less anxious about weight gain. About 20 participants will use the chatbot app as a supplement to their usual treatment in a partial…

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 an eating disorder. About 235 people aged 16–50 will be assigned to ACT, supportive diabetes counseling, or a waitlist. Researchers wi…

This study tests whether a personalized digital treatment program is practical and helpful for adolescents aged 15-18 with certain eating disorders. Over 10 weeks, participants use an online program with weekly therapist contact and complete questionnaires about their symptoms an…

This study tests a 6-week virtual program called the Diabetes Body Project 2, designed to prevent eating disorders and improve body image in women aged 18-40 with type 2 diabetes. Participants attend weekly group sessions and do home exercises. The goal is to see if the program r…

This study tests a new way to treat eating disorders by personalizing therapy based on each person's most troubling symptoms. Researchers use smartphone surveys to map individual symptom patterns, then match participants to specific therapy modules. The goal is to see if this tai…

This study looks at whether social therapy can improve symptoms in people with eating disorders and anxiety. 60 participants aged 18-30 will join either an educational group or an interactive group that also does a collaborative art task. Researchers will track changes in eating,…

This study tests a mobile app designed to help adults with eating disorders stay motivated and ready for treatment while they are on a waitlist. Participants will either use the app for four weeks or continue with standard waitlist care. The goal is to see if the app can prevent …

This study looks at whether letting teens and young adults see their weight during treatment for eating disorders like anorexia helps reduce their fear of gaining weight. About 70 people aged 12-24 will be split into two groups: one that sees their weight and one that doesn't. Re…

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 daily exerci…

This study tests two smartphone-based programs for adults with binge eating disorders. One program uses heart rate feedback and breathing exercises, while the other uses guided body scans to help people connect with internal sensations like hunger. The goal is to reduce binge eat…

This study tests whether a virtual therapy guided by parents can help teens with anorexia nervosa while reducing long wait times for treatment. About 90 families will take part, with parents leading sessions using a structured program. The goal is to see if this approach eases sy…

This early-phase study is testing whether functional MRI (fMRI) can detect changes in brain reward areas after a single dose of naltrexone in 60 adolescents aged 13-21 with eating disorders involving binge eating or purging. Participants receive both naltrexone and a placebo in r…

This pilot study is checking if people with eating disorders who have been purging (vomiting or ruminating) for at least 5 years have developed Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to cancer. Researchers will use a simple, non-endoscopic device called EsoGuard to collec…

This study looks at how certain psychiatric drugs may change heart rhythms in children and teens. Researchers will track 100 young patients with eating disorders, mood disorders, or psychosis who are starting a new psychiatric medication. They will perform ECGs at the start and a…

This study tests whether offering three early phone calls and five online support group sessions 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 starting treatment. About 215 adu…

This study surveys 269 healthcare professionals in Alsace, France, including psychiatrists, midwives, and general practitioners, to understand their knowledge and practices around eating disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The goal is to identify gaps in care an…

This study asks athletes about their own experiences with eating disorders in sports. Researchers want to understand what triggers these conditions and how to prevent them. About 30 athletes will take part, including some who have had an eating disorder and some who have not. The…

This study tests whether a single session of brain stimulation (rTMS) combined with emotion regulation training can help people with mood, anxiety, or impulse disorders better control their emotions. 240 adults aged 18-55 with high emotional distress will be randomly assigned to …