Anorexia clinical trials

CBT for adults with anorexia nervosa

This trial tests a 20-session cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) designed specifically for adults with anorexia nervosa. You will attend regular therapy sessions and complete questionnaires to see if this treatment helps improve your eating habits and overall well-being.

RO DBT therapy for anorexia nervosa

This trial tests a therapy called Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO DBT) for women with anorexia nervosa who have already reached a healthy weight. It focuses on helping people who tend to be overly self-controlled.

Educational videos for parents of teens with eating disorders

This study tests whether a series of educational videos can help parents better support their teen who has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or a similar restrictive eating disorder. The videos aim to teach parents strategies to help their child recover.

Remote therapy for brain reward issues after anorexia

This study tests a neuroscience-informed, remote (phone/computer) treatment designed to improve brain reward-related problems after anorexia nervosa. You may be asked to do weekly check-ins, monitor weight, and record therapy sessions to see if symptoms improve.

Biomarker study in restrictive anorexia nervosa

This study measures “biomarkers” (blood or other body signs) to learn what may be unique in people with restrictive anorexia nervosa. The goal is to help researchers find targets that could guide future, more personalized care.

Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet for Anorexia Nervosa

This study tests whether a therapeutic ketogenic diet (a very low-carb, high-fat eating plan) can help people with anorexia nervosa, including those who have recently recovered their weight and those who are still underweight. The diet may help improve brain function and reduce eating disorder symptoms.

Study on gut bacteria and anorexia nervosa during refeeding

This study looks at how gut bacteria change in women with anorexia nervosa during refeeding. It aims to find new insights that could improve treatment.

Teletherapy vs. Inpatient Care for Anorexia in Teens

This study compares a family-based therapy you can do from home via video calls to the standard inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa in teens. It aims to see if home treatment works just as well, so you can stay with your family while getting help.

AI and virtual reality for eating behavior treatment

This trial tests if combining artificial intelligence with virtual reality can help people with anorexia or bulimia nervosa improve their eating behaviors. It may help by providing a new rehabilitation tool that supports standard care.

Metacognitive training for anorexia in teens

This study tests a video-based training program that helps teens with anorexia nervosa think differently about eating disorder thoughts. It aims to see if this approach is helpful and practical for outpatient care.

Safety, Therapeutic Potential, and Mechanisms of Two Psilocybin Doses, Administered With Psychological Support in Young Adults With Anorexia Nervosa

Hospital stay versus day program for early anorexia

This study compares two ways to treat early-onset anorexia nervosa: staying in the hospital full-time versus going home and attending a daytime program. It aims to see which approach is safer and works as well (or better) for children who need intensive support.

Ear magnet for loss of appetite in kids

This study tests if a small magnet placed on the ear can help improve appetite in children with poor eating or stomach discomfort. It may offer a drug-free option for kids who have lost weight or feel too full too quickly.

Olanzapine for cancer-related appetite and weight loss

This trial tests whether the drug olanzapine can help improve appetite and reduce weight loss in people with advanced cancer who are not currently receiving chemotherapy or other anti-cancer treatment. It may be an option if you have lost weight and have little appetite.

Online caregiver support for families of teens with anorexia

This trial offers a fully online program to help caregivers of teens with anorexia nervosa. It combines two proven approaches to support your family and improve your teen's recovery.

Metreleptin for Anorexia Nervosa

This study tests a drug called metreleptin (a version of a hormone that helps regulate appetite and weight) in people hospitalized for anorexia nervosa. It may help with weight restoration and mood.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation for food choices in anorexia

This study tests if repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can change how women with anorexia nervosa make food choices. You would receive rTMS while staying in a hospital eating disorders unit.

Transdermal estrogen treatment for anorexia-related bone loss

This trial studies whether estrogen delivered through the skin can help improve bone health in women with anorexia nervosa. It may be considered if your body weight is low and you have signs of bone thinning.

Virtual reality therapy for body-image distress in teen anorexia

This study tests whether virtual reality exposure therapy can improve body-image distress in female teens with anorexia nervosa. It may help reduce distress related to seeing or thinking about their body.

Study remission factors in anorexia nervosa

This study looks for factors that may help people with anorexia nervosa reach remission (lessening or recovery of symptoms). If you join, your team may assess your health and brain signals to understand what supports recovery.

Online relapse prevention program for anorexia recovery habits

This study looks at how to help people with anorexia nervosa prevent relapse by changing habits, using video visits. It may help you stay stable after weight restoration and reduce the chance of returning to eating disorder symptoms.

Brain and learning study in eating disorders and healthy adults

This study uses brain scans to understand how the brain processes rewards and learns in people with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, compared with healthy adults. It may help researchers find better ways to target learning and reward problems related to these eating disorders.

Study of gut-body signals in anorexia nervosa

This trial studies how your gut and brain communicate in people with anorexia nervosa. It may help researchers understand symptoms and find better ways to measure or treat the condition.

Metabolic diet to help prevent relapse in anorexia

This study tests whether a specific diet can help people with anorexia nervosa stay well and avoid relapse after weight restoration. It focuses on “metabolic” (energy and blood sugar-related) effects, checked with blood work and regular visits.