EATING DISORDERS

This study tests whether a virtual version of the Body Project, a body acceptance program, can prevent eating disorders in 441 young women aged 16-25 who have body image concerns. Participants are randomly assigned to either the Body Project or an educational control group. The p…

This study tests a prevention program for pregnant individuals who have had an eating disorder. The program, adapted from The Body Project, aims to reduce body dissatisfaction and disordered eating during pregnancy and after childbirth. Researchers will check if the program is fe…

This study tests whether a two-week online letter-writing exercise, where participants write compassionate letters to themselves, can reduce shame and increase readiness for eating disorder treatment. 160 adults with anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder, who are on a waitl…

This study tests whether a smartphone app called Juniver can reduce symptoms of eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. The app offers lessons, interactive tools, and peer support groups. 300 people in the UK and US will use the app for 12 weeks, and researcher…

This pilot study is testing a type of talk therapy called Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy (MIT-ED) for adults with various eating disorders, including those who are underweight. The therapy aims to help people understand and manage the negative thoughts and feelings that driv…

This pilot 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 30 participants aged…

This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to compare how teenage girls with eating disorders and healthy teens react to pictures of food. Researchers want to find differences in brain activity and structure that might explain why some teens develop anorexia. The goal is to better unders…

This study tests a new therapy called RETELL that helps people with severe mental illness (like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD) improve their sense of identity and well-being through storytelling. Twenty adults will attend 8-12 sessions to explore how their illness has …

This study follows 250 people who have recovered from an eating disorder. For three years, a nurse will call them once a year to check in and see if they have relapsed. The goal is to learn how often relapse happens and what factors might increase the risk.

This study tests whether a new treatment called Family-Based Treatment for Primary Care (FBT-PC) can work in a primary care setting for children and teens with restrictive eating disorders. Researchers will enroll 200 participants to see if families find the treatment acceptable …

This study looks at whether estrogen patches can improve mental flexibility and reward processing in young women (ages 14-35) with eating disorders linked to low estrogen. About 120 participants will receive either estrogen patches or placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to understa…

This study looks at 49 adults who had bariatric surgery at least 5 years ago and later regained weight or didn't lose enough. Researchers want to understand how disordered eating, emotional eating, and nutrition affect weight regain. The goal is to help create better follow-up ca…

This study looks at whether having a peer mentor makes it easier for young people aged 16-24 with eating disorders to switch from youth to adult treatment. About 64 participants from three Canadian provinces will be paired with a mentor for 3-6 months. The goal is to see if this …