EATING DISORDERS

This study looks at whether adding a GLP-1 appetite suppressant (like semaglutide) 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 ge…

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 18-40 and compare the results with standard eating disorder questionnaires. The goal is to see if dentists can play a role in …

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

This study tests a 6-month lifestyle program for transgender and gender-diverse adolescents aged 10-14 to prevent obesity and eating disorders. Participants attend monthly group sessions and receive weekly support messages. The goal is to improve quality of life and body image.

This study tests two mobile app programs for adults with binge eating disorders. One program teaches deep breathing exercises to improve heart rate control, and the other guides users through body scans when they feel out of touch with their body. The goal is to reduce binge eati…

This study compares two ways of weighing teens and young adults (ages 12-24) with eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia. One group sees their weight (open weighing), the other does not (blind weighing). The goal is to see if open weighing reduces anxiety about weight gain and…

This study is for teens aged 13-21 with eating disorders like bulimia or binge eating. Researchers will use brain scans to see how a drug called naltrexone changes brain activity in areas linked to reward. The goal is to find a way to measure the drug's effect, which could help d…

This study asks athletes who have had eating disorders what they think caused them, and compares their answers with teammates who have not had eating disorders. The goal is to understand why some athletes develop these conditions while others don't, and to find better ways to pre…

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. 240 adults aged 18-55 with high emotional distress will be randomly assig…

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

This study tests whether offering early phone calls and online support groups to adults with eating disorders (like anorexia or bulimia) can reduce the number of people who drop out before starting specialized care. About 215 adults from the Paris region who request treatment wil…