Clinical trials
Anorexia clinical trials
Below are recruiting anorexia 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
- 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 - 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+ - NCT07113665RecruitingPhase 1
Focused ultrasound brain treatment for severe anorexia
This trial tests if focused ultrasound can help people with severe anorexia nervosa who also have obsessive-compulsive disorder or major depression. It is for those who have not gotten better with other treatments.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - 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 - 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 - NCT06995508RecruitingPhase 2
Olanzapine for appetite loss in head and neck cancer patients
This trial tests if the drug olanzapine can help improve appetite in people with head and neck cancer who are getting chemotherapy and radiation. It aims to prevent or reduce weight loss during treatment.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT05477537Recruiting
Physical activity program for teens and adults with anorexia
This trial studies an adapted, supervised physical activity program as part of treatment for people with anorexia nervosa. It may help improve physical function and overall well-being during specialized eating-disorder care.
LilleAges 12–40 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT05290285Recruiting
Amino acids for anorexia nervosa, compared with placebo
This study tests whether taking certain amino acids can help people with anorexia nervosa. Participants are randomly assigned to amino acids or a placebo (a look-alike with no active ingredient) to see which works better.
Garda, ItalyAges 16–50 - NCT05788042Recruiting
Neurostimulation therapy for anorexia nervosa
This trial tests whether targeted brain stimulation (a non-surgery treatment) can help symptoms of anorexia nervosa. It may be an option if you can safely take part and meet the trial’s mental health and testing requirements.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 16 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anorexia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 90 recruiting anorexia 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 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 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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