Clinical trials
Disordered Eating clinical trials
Below are recruiting disordered eating clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 133 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06864065Recruiting
Emotion regulation in binge eating disorder study
This study looks at how women with binge eating disorder process emotions, focusing on brain activity in the prefrontal cortex. It aims to understand the emotional challenges related to binge eating.
BesançonAges 18–60 - NCT07017322Recruiting
Brain stimulation for mealtime anxiety in eating disorders
This study tests a gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation device (like a mild electrical current) to see if it can reduce mealtime anxiety for adults with eating disorders in an inpatient program. If it works, it might help you feel calmer and eat more comfortably.
Oconomowoc, WisconsinAges 18–30 - NCT07042672Recruiting
Therapy and medication for binge eating in obesity
This trial tests whether a medication (liraglutide) plus behavioral counseling helps people with severe obesity and binge-eating disorder reduce binge episodes, lose weight, and improve coping. Participants will receive either liraglutide or placebo, along with group therapy sessions.
Bergen, VestlandAges 18–65 - NCT07066033Recruiting
Gut bacteria study for kids with eating disorders
This study looks at the gut bacteria of children and teens with eating disorders like anorexia or avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. It aims to understand how the gut and brain are connected, which may lead to better treatments.
Madrid, MadridAges 7–18 - 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 - NCT07339826Recruiting
Survey on eating disorder care in Alsace
This study surveys healthcare professionals in Alsace about their knowledge and practices regarding eating disorders during pregnancy and after childbirth. Your participation will help improve care for patients.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07411807Recruiting
Early help for eating disorders: Can a short phone program improve care?
This trial tests whether a brief early support program helps adults with anorexia or bulimia stay engaged in treatment. It's for people living in the Île-de-France region who have just asked for specialized care.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07417826Recruiting
Therapy for suicide risk in eating disorders
This trial tests a therapy that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with a digital tool to help women with eating disorders who have had recent suicidal thoughts or attempts. It aims to reduce suicide risk and improve mental health.
Sabadell, BarcelonaAges 18–65 - NCT07565129Recruiting
Mixed Reality Therapy for Eating Disorder Risk in Teens and Young Adults
This study tests a new virtual-reality based therapy called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)—which teaches skills to manage difficult emotions—to help teenagers and young adults who show early warning signs of eating disorders. The goal is to prevent eating disorders from developing by improving how you handle emotions.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 13–35 - NCT06809244Enrolling by invitation
Strength training for eating disorder recovery
This trial studies strength training as part of eating disorder treatment. It aims to see if adding strength training helps improve your health and recovery.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06792227Enrolling by invitation
Family-based eating disorder treatment at home for teens
This trial tests a family-based treatment program for teens with eating disorders and other mental health conditions, delivered at home. It aims to help families support recovery together.
Almelo, OverijsselAges 12–18 - NCT06779838Enrolling by invitation
Group EFT for eating difficulties in student counselling
This trial tests if group Emotional Freedom Techniques (a type of talking therapy that combines focusing on emotions with tapping on certain body points) can help students with eating concerns. You might join if you have mild to moderate eating or body image issues and are already linked with your school's counselling service.
Royal Tunbridge Wells, KentAges 18 years+ - NCT05814653Enrolling by invitation
Primary care program for teens with restrictive eating disorders
This study tests a treatment approach delivered through primary care for teens with restrictive eating disorders. It may help families get structured support in a setting they already use, especially when a caregiver joins the program.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 7–18 - NCT05539807Enrolling by invitation
Mindfulness program for binge-eating symptoms
This study looks at whether a mindfulness approach can help reduce symptoms related to binge eating. You may be eligible if you’re 16 or older and feel your eating problems involve binge eating.
Bergen, BergenAges 16 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT07715812Recruiting
Comparing e-diary vs paper diary for binge eating
This trial tests whether an electronic diary (app) is as good as a paper diary for tracking binge eating episodes. If you have binge eating disorder and own a smartphone, you might help researchers find better ways to monitor symptoms.
Mason, OhioAges Up to 18 years - NCT06631729Recruiting
Interoceptive exposure app for binge eating disorders
This study tests a smartphone app that helps you notice and cope with body signals linked to binge eating. It is for adults with binge eating disorder or bulimia nervosa who want to try a new digital treatment.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–64 - NCT07094503RecruitingPhase 2
Chatbot support for teens at risk of eating disorders
This trial tests a chatbot designed to help teens who may be at risk for an eating disorder but are not yet in treatment. It aims to provide early support and resources through a smartphone.
St Louis, MissouriAges 13–19 - NCT06801197Recruiting
Mobile app to help you prepare for eating disorder treatment
This trial tests a mobile app designed to help people who are waiting for eating disorder treatment feel more prepared. If you are a woman on a waitlist in British Columbia, you might be able to use the app to support your journey.
Kelowna, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07060534Recruiting
Healthy eating and self-esteem program for KU students
This trial tests a program designed to help university students with bulimia or binge-eating disorder build healthier eating habits and improve self-esteem. It is a remote study that uses a smartphone app.
Lawrence, KansasAges 18–65 - NCT07212673Recruiting
Online therapy for binge eating disorder
This study tests a digital program that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness training to help people with binge eating disorder. It may help reduce binge eating episodes and improve your relationship with food.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18–70 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for disordered eating?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 133 recruiting disordered eating 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 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 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.