Clinical trials
Anorexia clinical trials
Below are recruiting anorexia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 98 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07188155Recruiting
Adapting exposure therapy for teens with anorexia
This study is testing a new way to adapt exposure therapy for teens with anorexia nervosa. It aims to help you and your family find more effective ways to manage eating disorder symptoms in an outpatient setting.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 14–17 - 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 - 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 - NCT07633236RecruitingPhase 3
Olanzapine to prevent appetite and weight loss during cancer chemotherapy
This study tests whether olanzapine, a medication that can increase appetite, helps prevent severe appetite loss and muscle wasting in patients with ovarian or stomach cancer who are receiving chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to help patients maintain nutrition and strength during treatment.
MoscowAges Any age - 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 - NCT05235867Recruiting
Secretin to help teens with anorexia during refeeding
This trial studies whether secretin can help the body during “refeeding,” the careful process of restarting nutrition in people hospitalized for restrictive-type anorexia nervosa. It compares participants with very high vs very low urine output during refeeding to see if responses differ.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 13–24 - NCT07231120RecruitingPhase 1
Testing SXRN injection for cancer-related weight loss
This trial tests a new injection called SXRN for people with advanced cancer who have lost weight and appetite (cancer cachexia). The goal is to see if it is safe and might help improve weight and appetite.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05170919Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Olanzapine vs mirtazapine for weight loss in advanced cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether the medicines olanzapine or mirtazapine can help people with advanced cancer who are losing weight without trying. It looks at improving unintentional weight loss when standard cancer care is also ongoing.
Englewood, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06869590Recruiting
Study of antibodies in anorexia with liver damage
This study looks for certain antibodies in the blood of people with anorexia nervosa who also have liver problems. It aims to understand if these antibodies contribute to liver damage, which may help find new ways to treat or prevent this complication.
MarseilleAges 6–65 - 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 - 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 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anorexia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 98 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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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.