Clinical trials
Bulimia Nervosa clinical trials
Below are recruiting bulimia nervosa clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 31 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04917068Recruiting
Brain and psychology study of expected reward in bulimia nervosa
This study looks at how the brain and behavior respond to “expected rewards” in people with bulimia nervosa, compared with healthy volunteers. It may help researchers understand why symptoms continue and how future treatments could target those maintenance processes.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–55 - 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 - NCT05614024Recruiting
Neurofeedback training during meals for bulimia
This trial tests whether “neurofeedback” training during eating can help reduce symptoms of bulimia nervosa. You would do meal-based sessions while receiving feedback meant to support your brain’s self-regulation during eating.
New York, New YorkAges 18–45 - NCT05812950Recruiting
Group therapy for complex eating disorders with cost review
This study tests whether group schema therapy helps people with complex eating disorders and also looks at whether it is cost-effective. It may help if you have anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or a related diagnosis and can take part in Dutch-language group sessions.
BredaAges 16 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT05879679Recruiting
Testing a new craving-thinking model for bulimia and binge eating
This study looks at whether a new approach that focuses on how you think about cravings fits people with bulimia or binge eating disorder. If you qualify, you may be asked questions or do study tasks to see if the model matches your experiences.
QuébecAges 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 - 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 - NCT04806620Recruiting
Online app study for brain inflammation lifestyle data
This study uses a digital platform (app/website) to collect lifestyle and symptom information to better understand brain inflammation. You may qualify if you have certain conditions like Long COVID, migraines, autoimmune disease, inflammatory gut issues, mood disorders, or if you are a healthy comparison person.
Delafield, WisconsinAges 2 years+ - 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 - NCT06592963Recruiting
Understanding long-term eating disorders and recovery
This study looks at severe and lasting eating disorders to better understand recovery and needed support. It uses information from a past local registry and ongoing interviews with people who have had symptoms for at least seven years.
Uppsala, Uppsala CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06594913Recruiting
Eating Disorders Genetics Study
This study looks at genes linked to eating disorders. It compares people who have had certain eating disorders (like anorexia or bulimia) with people who have never had any eating problems, to find genetic differences.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 12–99 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07212075Recruiting
Digital twin study for mental health in diabetes
This study uses digital twins—a virtual model of your health—to track how your mental health changes with diabetes. It aims to find patterns that could help personalize mental health care.
Bad Mergentheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–80 - NCT07237607Recruiting
AI chatbot for teens and young adults with eating disorders
This trial is testing a new AI chatbot to support teens and young adults with eating disorders. If you are in an outpatient program at Penn State Health, the chatbot might help you manage your recovery.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 12–26 - 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 - NCT04174703Enrolling by invitation
Compassionate letter-writing to support eating disorder treatment
This study looks at whether writing compassionate letters can help people better prepare for a group eating disorder treatment program. It is specifically for adults with anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder who are able to start the program.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 17 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for bulimia nervosa?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 31 recruiting bulimia 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 bulimia 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 bulimia 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.
Related conditions
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.