Clinical trials
Anorexia Nervosa clinical trials
Below are recruiting anorexia nervosa clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 82 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06198023Recruiting
Improving social skills for anxiety and eating disorders
This study looks at whether a program focused on improving social skills can help people with anxiety or eating disorders. It’s for young adults ages 18–30 who have had these conditions in the past year but are currently stable.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–30 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07579442Recruiting
Narrative writing therapy for young people with anorexia nervosa
This study tests a virtual group program where young people with anorexia nervosa use reflective writing and discussion to explore their experiences. It may help you feel more connected and supported in your recovery journey.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 16–25 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06437002Recruiting
Body perception study in anorexia and bulimia
This study explores how people with anorexia or bulimia perceive their own bodies. You will complete simple mental tasks about moving your hands, feet, and whole body, which may help researchers understand body image distortions. Participation is voluntary and involves no medications or treatments.
Milan, MIAges 18–55 - NCT07037017Recruiting
CBT's effects on brain and body in anorexia
This trial studies how cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) affects brain activity, stress responses, and attention in people with restrictive-type anorexia nervosa. It may help you understand if this type of therapy changes how your brain works.
IstanbulAges 18–35 - NCT06532734Recruiting
Barrett's Esophagus in people with purging eating disorders
This study checks if long-term purging (vomiting) in people with eating disorders can damage the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach (called the esophagus). The goal is to see how common Barrett's esophagus (a precancerous change) is in this group.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anorexia nervosa?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 82 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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