Clinical trials
Anorexia in Adolescence clinical trials
Below are recruiting anorexia in adolescence clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 16 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07566546Enrolling by invitation
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.
Houston, TexasAges 10–16 - NCT06211517Recruiting
Teens' experiences with medication for anorexia
This study explores how adolescents with anorexia feel about taking antidepressants or antipsychotics. It aims to understand their experiences to improve care.
Paris, IDFAges 12 years+ - NCT07435818Recruiting
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.
LouresAges 13–19 - NCT05563649Recruiting
Online guided family self-help for teens with anorexia
This trial tests whether an online, guided “self-help” program that involves the family helps teens with anorexia recover better than usual care. It aims to improve eating and reduce anorexia symptoms while being delivered from home.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT06759402Recruiting
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.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges 8–17 - NCT04107870Recruiting
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.
ReimsAges 13–17 - NCT06091306Recruiting
Study of family therapy for teens with anorexia
This study looks at how families change during a special type of therapy called multifamily therapy (where several families meet together) for teens with anorexia nervosa. The goal is to understand what helps families improve, so doctors can make treatment better.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 6 years+ - NCT06800742Recruiting
Body composition study for teens with anorexia
This study looks at body composition in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. It aims to better understand changes in the body during treatment and may help improve care.
Oggebbio, VerbaniaAges 12–18 - NCT07188155Recruiting
Adapting exposure therapy for teens with anorexia
This study is testing a new way to adapt exposure therapy for teens with anorexia nervosa. It aims to help you and your family find more effective ways to manage eating disorder symptoms in an outpatient setting.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 14–17 - NCT06431854Recruiting
New treatment program for teens with eating disorders
This trial tests a program called MINERVA for teens aged 12-17 with an eating disorder who haven't gotten better with standard treatments. The goal is to see if this new approach helps when other treatments haven't worked.
BarcelonaAges 12–17 - NCT06711783Recruiting
Treating anorexia in teens with family therapy
This study tests a family-based treatment for adolescents diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. It aims to see if this therapy helps teens recover and avoids the need for more intensive care.
ÖrebroAges 11–17 - NCT05235867Recruiting
Secretin to help teens with anorexia during refeeding
This trial studies whether secretin can help the body during “refeeding,” the careful process of restarting nutrition in people hospitalized for restrictive-type anorexia nervosa. It compares participants with very high vs very low urine output during refeeding to see if responses differ.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 13–24 - NCT05763849Recruiting
Therapy exposure for teens with low weight eating issues
This trial tests a structured therapy approach called “interoceptive exposure” for teens who have an eating disorder with low weight. It may help some teens reduce fear or avoidance around body sensations and improve eating, but you must meet several health and safety criteria.
New York, New YorkAges 12–18 - NCT06085092Recruiting
Open vs blind weighing for teens and young adults with eating disorders
This trial compares two ways of weighing people in an eating disorder program: seeing your weight on the scale or not seeing it. The goal is to find out which approach helps reduce anxiety about weight gain.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 12–24 - NCT07237607Recruiting
AI chatbot for teens and young adults with eating disorders
This trial is testing a new AI chatbot to support teens and young adults with eating disorders. If you are in an outpatient program at Penn State Health, the chatbot might help you manage your recovery.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 12–26 - NCT06792227Enrolling by invitation
Family-based eating disorder treatment at home for teens
This trial tests a family-based treatment program for teens with eating disorders and other mental health conditions, delivered at home. It aims to help families support recovery together.
Almelo, OverijsselAges 12–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anorexia in adolescence?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 16 recruiting anorexia in adolescence studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a anorexia in adolescence trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a anorexia in adolescence trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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