Clinical trials · California
Anorexia Nervosa clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 9 recruiting anorexia nervosa studies with a site in California — including Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06540703Recruiting
Ketogenic diet and brain health in anorexia recovery
This study tests whether a ketogenic (high-fat, low-carb) diet affects brain function in people who have recovered from anorexia nervosa. It aims to see if this diet could help improve eating disorder symptoms.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–45 - NCT06566612Recruiting
Understanding decisions in anorexia and bulimia through MRI
This study uses brain scans to understand how people with eating disorders make decisions and learn. It may help find better treatments for anorexia and bulimia.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–39 - NCT03100656Recruiting
Food aversion study for anorexia nervosa
This study looks at how people with anorexia nervosa experience fear or dislike of food. It may help researchers understand what drives food aversion and guide better treatments.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT06736769Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Ketamine and learning in eating disorders
This study tests whether a single dose of ketamine can help people with anorexia nervosa learn new ways of thinking about food and body image during recovery. You may be eligible if you are a teenager or young adult currently hospitalized for malnutrition.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 16–26 - NCT06399263RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for anorexia in young adults
This trial tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (a psychedelic substance) can help treat anorexia nervosa in young adults. It involves taking the medication in a safe, supervised setting and participating in therapy sessions with a support person.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–25 - NCT04966858Enrolling by invitation
Personalized refeeding to improve hospital weight gain
This study tests a more personalized way to restart eating (“refeeding”) in the hospital to help people gain weight more safely. It’s mainly for teens and young adults with anorexia nervosa who have signs of medical instability.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 12–24
Anorexia Nervosa trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting anorexia nervosa studies listed above.
- University of California, San Francisco · 3 studies
- UCSD Eating Disorders Treatment and Research Program · 2 studies
- University of California San Diego · 2 studies
- Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
- Stanford University
What taking part in a anorexia nervosa study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Anorexia Nervosa trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there anorexia nervosa clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 9 recruiting anorexia nervosa studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a anorexia nervosa study in California?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a anorexia nervosa trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New anorexia nervosa studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.