Clinical trials
Anorexia Nervosa clinical trials
Below are recruiting anorexia nervosa clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 90 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07169747RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin with therapy for young adults with anorexia
This study tests two different doses of psilocybin, a substance that may help change thinking patterns, given alongside psychological support to young adults with anorexia nervosa. It aims to see if it is safe and helpful for weight recovery and mental health.
LundAges 16–35 - NCT05799872Recruiting
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.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07734779Recruiting
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.
ShanghaiAges Any age - NCT06597305Enrolling by invitation
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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06305182RecruitingPhase 2
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.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 17–65 - NCT05918835Recruiting
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.
New York, New YorkAges 18–35 - NCT03875378RecruitingPhase 2
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.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 19–45 - 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 - NCT04560517Recruiting
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.
ParisAges 18–65 - NCT04810624Recruiting
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.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT05056597Recruiting
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.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–39 - NCT05111977Recruiting
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.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 15–40 - NCT05197309Recruiting
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.
New York, New YorkAges 18–40 - 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 - NCT05632497Recruiting
Testing gut microbiome changes in adults with anorexia
This study looks at how changing the gut bacteria (microbiome) may affect people hospitalized for anorexia nervosa. You may be eligible if you’re an adult with a very low BMI and meet the study’s timing and health requirements.
VillejuifAges 18 years+ - NCT05682417Recruiting
Testing how body image distortion affects recovery in anorexia
This study looks at how feeling “out of place” in your body relates to whether anorexia symptoms go into remission and whether weight returns. If you qualify, you may be asked to complete study tasks while your recovery is followed over time.
BronAges 15 years+ - NCT05812950Recruiting
Group therapy for complex eating disorders with cost review
This study tests whether group schema therapy helps people with complex eating disorders and also looks at whether it is cost-effective. It may help if you have anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or a related diagnosis and can take part in Dutch-language group sessions.
BredaAges 16 years+ - NCT05885724Recruiting
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.
BaselAges 18–60 - NCT05931549Recruiting
Brain and stress hormone study in severe anorexia
This study looks at cortisol (a stress hormone) and brain activity in people with anorexia nervosa, especially in the hippocampus and insula areas. It may help researchers understand what is going on in the brain and stress system, which could guide better treatments in the future.
OdenseAges 18–50 - NCT06000774Recruiting
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.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–45 - NCT06043154Recruiting
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.
NantesAges 15 years+ - NCT06050421Recruiting
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.
BarcelonaAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT06144905Recruiting
Norwegian Gut Bacteria Study in Anorexia Nervosa
This study looks at gut bacteria in women with anorexia nervosa compared to healthy women. It aims to understand how gut health relates to the condition and recovery.
Ås, ÅsAges 16–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anorexia nervosa?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 90 recruiting anorexia nervosa 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 nervosa 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 nervosa 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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