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
- NCT06332963Recruiting
Trial on body image and internal body signals in anorexia
This study explores how the brain senses internal body signals linked to body image in anorexia. It may help develop better treatments by understanding these connections.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 13–50 - NCT06528158Recruiting
Speech groups for children with a sibling with anorexia
This study offers group speech therapy sessions for children whose sibling has anorexia nervosa. It helps them talk about their feelings and experiences in a supportive setting.
ToulouseAges 8–18 - 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 - NCT06624397Recruiting
A new support program for carers of people with anorexia
This study is testing a support program for carers (family members or partners) of people with severe or hard-to-treat anorexia nervosa. The program is online, so you can join from home, and aims to help carers feel more supported.
Glasgow, ScotlandAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06792071Recruiting
RO DBT for teens with hard-to-treat eating disorders
This study tests whether a type of therapy called Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) can help teens ages 14-19 who have restrictive eating disorder symptoms that haven't improved with previous treatment. It focuses on skills for managing overcontrol, which can make recovery harder.
UppsalaAges 14–19 - NCT06795555Recruiting
Virtual reality for food anxiety in anorexia
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help reduce anxiety around food in people with anorexia nervosa. By exposing you to food-related situations in a safe VR environment, the study aims to help you feel less fearful and more in control.
Padova, ItalyAges 14 years+ - NCT06799962Recruiting
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.
Messina, ItalyAges 15–40 - 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 - NCT06800898Recruiting
Orexin gene study in anorexia nervosa
This study looks at a gene called orexin in women with anorexia nervosa. It aims to understand how this gene might be related to the condition, which could lead to better treatments.
Oggebbio, VerbaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06800937Recruiting
Sphingolipid study in women with anorexia nervosa
This trial looks at certain fats in the blood (called sphingolipids) in women with anorexia nervosa. Finding patterns might help understand the illness better and could lead to new ways to help.
Oggebbio, VerbaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06814002Recruiting
Trial on anxiety and metabolism in anorexia nervosa
This study looks at how anxiety and metabolism are connected in anorexia nervosa. If you are a teen girl newly diagnosed and not yet treated, you may help us learn more about these links.
IzmirAges 13–18 - NCT07143981Recruiting
Fecal transplant for anorexia nervosa
This trial tests whether taking fecal microbiome transplant (FMT) capsules can help people with anorexia nervosa. FMT uses processed stool from healthy donors to improve gut bacteria, which might support weight restoration and overall health.
London, OntarioAges 16–35 - NCT07169747RecruitingPhase 2
Testing psilocybin with therapy for anorexia nervosa
This trial tests two doses of psilocybin (a psychedelic substance) given with psychological support to young adults with anorexia nervosa who have improved and then relapsed. The goal is to see if it is safe and might help prevent future relapses.
LundAges 16–35 - NCT07311356Recruiting
Understanding early-onset anorexia prognosis
This study looks at the long-term outcomes for children hospitalized for anorexia nervosa. It aims to help doctors and families better understand the disease and improve care.
ParisAges birth–30 years - 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 - 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 - NCT07580209Recruiting
Brain hormone and metabolism study in anorexia nervosa
This research study examines how the brain regulates hormones and metabolism in people with long-standing anorexia nervosa. By comparing brain samples from people with the condition to healthy volunteers, researchers hope to understand the biological changes that occur and develop better treatments.
ZurichAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT06286930Recruiting
Brain stimulation for teens and women with anorexia
This trial tests a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS to see if it helps people with anorexia nervosa. It is for females aged 15 to 30.
Dallas, TexasAges 15–30 - NCT07098156Recruiting
Brain scans in autistic people with anorexia
This study uses MRI brain scans to understand how autism and anorexia nervosa are connected in the brain. Researchers are looking for autistic adults, both with and without a history of anorexia, to compare their brain activity.
Aberdeen, Aberdeen CityAges 25–45 - NCT07112014Recruiting
Digestive symptoms in eating disorder recovery by diet
This study looks at how different eating plans affect stomach and bowel symptoms in people with anorexia or bulimia nervosa during weight recovery. It aims to understand how symptoms change over time to improve care.
Bad BevensenAges 12 years+ - NCT07579442Recruiting
Storytelling Support for Young Adults With Anorexia Nervosa
This study tests whether sharing and exploring personal stories through writing and group discussion can help young adults (ages 16–25) recover from anorexia nervosa. You'd join a virtual group where narrative exercises complement your regular eating disorder treatment.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 16–25
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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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