Clinical trials
Disordered Eating Behaviors clinical trials
Below are recruiting disordered eating behaviors clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 79 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06256380Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for teens with eating disorders
This trial compares two proven therapies for teenagers with eating disorders: one that focuses on the whole family (FBT) and another that works with the teen individually (CBT-E). It aims to find which approach works best for different teens.
BergenAges 12–18 - NCT06208605Recruiting
Personalized eating disorder treatment study
This study is testing a new way to personalize treatment for people with an active eating disorder (except ARFID). It aims to find what works best for you.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18–65 - NCT05540704Recruiting
Therapy support for eating problems in type 1 diabetes
This study compares three groups: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, standard supportive diabetes counseling, or a waitlist. It aims to reduce binge eating and harmful weight-control behaviors, including insulin withholding, in people with type 1 diabetes.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 16–50 - NCT05473013Recruiting
Digital app for binge eating self-monitoring
This study tests a smartphone app that helps you track your eating episodes. It is designed to improve your skills in managing binge eating, and it is done remotely from home.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 18–65 - NCT07632248Recruiting
Digital Game for Early Eating Disorder Prevention
This study tests FlexED, a smartphone game designed to help young women who are worried about their weight and showing early signs of eating disorder behaviors—like extreme dieting, binge eating, or purging—before these behaviors become a full disorder. The goal is to see if this fun, interactive approach can help prevent the condition from getting worse.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 15–25 - NCT06817863RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Mobile app for binge eating and weight loss
This study tests a self-guided mobile app (iPhone or Android) to help adults with binge eating and obesity. It aims to see if the app can reduce binge eating episodes and support weight management.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–70 - NCT06247514Enrolling by invitation
BEET Diabetes Feasibility Study
This study tests whether a new program (BEET) can help people with type 2 diabetes who also struggle with disordered eating patterns. It aims to see if the program is helpful and practical for participants.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06928714Recruiting
Feeding problems in children at Amiens Hospital
This study is for children with long-term feeding difficulties that involve medical, nutritional, emotional, or skill-related problems. It aims to understand these challenges better and improve care.
AmiensAges Up to 18 years - NCT06847399RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for Binge Eating Disorder
This trial tests if tirzepatide (a weekly injection) can help reduce binge eating compared to a placebo or another medication (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate). It may be a good fit for people with moderate or severe binge eating disorder who also have a high body weight.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07387796Recruiting
Brain and behavior changes with tirzepatide stop and restart
This study looks at how your brain and behavior change when you stop and then restart the weight loss drug tirzepatide. It will help researchers understand what happens during treatment breaks.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT05637320Recruiting
Therapy study for children’s big emotions and mood
This study looks at how children’s emotions change during therapy for concerns like anxiety, depression, or disruptive behavior. It may help you and your child understand what kinds of therapy support might work best.
Guelph, OntarioAges 8–15 - NCT06560957Recruiting
Timed eating for bipolar depression study
This study tests if a timed eating schedule (eating within a set window each day) can help improve depression symptoms in people with bipolar disorder. The goal is to see if this eating pattern can stabilize mood and energy.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–55 - NCT06942858Recruiting
Boosting therapy for anorexia with brain stimulation
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can help cognitive-behavioral therapy work better for people with anorexia nervosa. It aims to improve outcomes by targeting brain areas linked to thinking and behavior.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–35 - NCT07435974Recruiting
Online treatment for binge eating in Chile
This trial tests an online program to help adults in Chile who have frequent binge eating and are overweight. It aims to reduce binge eating and improve health without changing your current medications if they are stable.
Temuco, La AraucaníaAges 18 years+ - NCT04838249Recruiting
Hormone therapy study on eating, energy, and heart health
This study looks at how cross-sex hormone therapy affects appetite (eating behavior), metabolism (how your body uses food), energy balance, and cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health. You may be included if you meet specific health and safety requirements and can follow study procedures.
Leipzig, SaxonyAges 18 years+ - NCT07413887Recruiting
Family program for obsessive thoughts and behaviors in youth
This trial tests a family-based program for children and teens with mild to moderate obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors. It aims to help reduce distress and improve daily functioning at home and school.
FrederiksbergAges 3–17 - NCT07685483Recruiting
Drama therapy for well-being in obesity and weight-loss care
This trial tests whether drama therapy can improve psychological and social well-being for people with obesity or those in bariatric care. It compares drama therapy sessions with standard care to see if it helps with emotional health and social connections.
Blendecques, Hauts-de-FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT02390765Recruiting
Study of growth, weight, and behavior in children
This study looks at how children’s growth and weight relate to thinking, mood, and behavior. It may help researchers understand what patterns affect health and development so they can guide better support for families.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–100 - 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 - NCT06649994Recruiting
Brain stimulation and training to reduce binge eating
This study tests whether a combination of brain stimulation (a safe, non-invasive technique called TMS) and a computer-based training program can help reduce binge eating episodes. Researchers will also look at changes in brain activity using MRI scans.
GranadaAges 18–60 - NCT07153549Recruiting
Biolizin for improving poor appetite in children aged 6 to 36 months
This trial tests whether a supplement called Biolizin can help improve appetite in young children who have had a poor appetite for 2 weeks or more. It's for children who are otherwise healthy and growing normally.
Haiphong, Hai PhongAges 6 months–3 years - NCT05370391Recruiting
Behavior therapy for youth tics with parent involvement
This study tests a structured behavior-based therapy (CBIT) to help reduce tic symptoms that interfere with daily life. You and a parent/caregiver work together during visits and questionnaires to see if treatment helps.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 5–17 - NCT07854912Recruiting
Is craving a key sign of behavioral addiction?
This study looks at whether craving—a strong urge—should be a main symptom for diagnosing behavioral addictions like gambling, gaming, overeating, excessive screen use, or sex/pornography addiction. If you regularly do one of these behaviors, your experiences could help researchers improve how addictions are diagnosed.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT06902649Recruiting
Step-by-step: A new care model for kids with anger or behavior issues
This study tests a step-by-step care model for children aged 8 to 16 who struggle with anger, defiance, or aggressive behavior. The goal is to see if offering different levels of support can help families manage these behaviors effectively.
SolnaAges 8–16
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for disordered eating behaviors?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 79 recruiting disordered eating behaviors 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 disordered eating behaviors 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 disordered eating behaviors 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.