Clinical trials
Anorexia clinical trials
Below are recruiting anorexia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 91 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06218472Recruiting
Early day hospital treatment for teens with anorexia
This study tests whether starting day hospital treatment early helps teenagers with anorexia nervosa improve their eating habits and supports their families. It is for adolescents who have had anorexia for less than one year and are not severely underweight.
Paris, IDFAges 12 years+ - 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 - NCT06166355Recruiting
Virtual reality treatment for anorexia in children under 14
This trial tests if a virtual reality body exposure program can help children under 14 with anorexia nervosa improve their relationship with their body image. The treatment is designed to be less scary and more engaging than traditional therapies.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges Up to 14 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+ - 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 - NCT07796789RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing appetite loss during cancer treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
This trial tests whether a medicine called nanocrystalline megestrol acetate can help prevent loss of appetite caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy in people with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. If you are receiving chemoradiotherapy for this type of cancer, you may be able to participate.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT03913962Recruiting
Exercise study for children with chronic or autoimmune conditions
This study looks at how physical activity affects muscle, metabolism (how your body uses energy), and body composition in children with certain chronic or autoimmune conditions. It may help doctors understand what types of exercise and monitoring are most beneficial and safe.
Clermont-FerrandAges 6–18 - NCT03224091Recruiting
Study of people with eating disorders followed over time
This study follows people with eating disorders over time to better understand symptoms and how they change. You may benefit by contributing to research that can improve care and support.
Ballerup Municipality, Capitol RegionAges 18–65 - NCT05862389Recruiting
Study of how eating disorders work in the brain
This trial studies the underlying brain and behavior mechanisms of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. It may help researchers understand what drives these conditions and what could be targeted in future treatments.
BeijingAges 13–35 - NCT06431854Recruiting
New treatment program for teens with eating disorders
This trial tests a program called MINERVA for teens aged 12-17 with an eating disorder who haven't gotten better with standard treatments. The goal is to see if this new approach helps when other treatments haven't worked.
BarcelonaAges 12–17 - NCT06112964Recruiting
Brain and behavior changes in cancer-related weight loss
This study looks at changes in thinking, behavior, and brain structure that can happen when people with cancer lose weight and appetite (called cachexia). Researchers will use questionnaires and brain scans to understand these changes, which may help improve care for people with cancer.
CambridgeAges 18 years+ - NCT07772167Recruiting
Understanding stomach and gut symptoms in functional dyspepsia
This study uses brain scans (MRIs) and a test meal to understand how the brain and stomach communicate in people with functional dyspepsia (ongoing pain or fullness). This could help improve treatments by identifying how people with this condition feel and process stomach sensations differently.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT07600671Recruiting
Smartphone-Based Eating Disorder Support Study
This study tests a new way to help people with eating disorders using a smartphone app that tracks eating behaviors and provides support. Researchers will use your phone data to understand your eating patterns and help develop better treatments.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18–70 - NCT06752304Recruiting
A long-term study of severe eating disorders
This study follows people with long-term eating disorders to understand how the condition changes over time. It may help researchers improve care for those who have struggled for years.
UppsalaAges 14 years+ - NCT07478510Recruiting
Cognitive evaluation for eating disorders
This study looks at thinking skills in people with certain eating disorders. It aims to understand how the brain works in these conditions, which may help improve future treatments.
Pavia, PVAges 14–65 - NCT07408505Recruiting
New appetite drug for weight loss in advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new form of a drug (nano-megestrol acetate) to help people with advanced pancreatic cancer who are losing weight and have poor appetite. It aims to see if it can improve cachexia, a condition of severe weight loss and muscle wasting.
JinanAges 18–75 - NCT06874348Recruiting
Brain scans to understand eating disorders
This study uses functional MRI to observe brain activity at rest in people with anorexia or bulimia. The goal is to learn more about how eating disorders affect the brain.
FlorenceAges 12–40 - NCT07274722Recruiting
How losing control affects thinking in anorexia
This study looks at how feeling a lack of control might change the way people with anorexia nervosa think and process information. It may help doctors better understand the disorder and improve treatment.
PoitiersAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anorexia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 91 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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