Clinical trials
Disordered Eating clinical trials
Below are recruiting disordered eating clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 125 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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 - NCT06306586Recruiting
Digital therapy for teens with eating disorders
This trial tests a digital treatment for adolescents aged 15 to 18 with certain eating disorders, like atypical anorexia or bulimia. It's designed to be done online, so you can participate from home.
Bømlo, VestlandAges 15–18 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT05562258Recruiting
Peer coaching for teens with eating disorders
This study tests a “peer-coaching” program where a teen receives support from someone with lived experience, alongside their care. It may help improve how teens manage their eating disorder treatment and feel supported during recovery.
New York, New YorkAges 12–18 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06103929Recruiting
Adult eating disorder assessment study
This study aims to improve how eating disorders are assessed in adults. It will test a new assessment tool (called SCAN) to see if it works well for people who have been referred to specialist eating disorder services.
LeicesterAges 16 years+ - NCT07295197Recruiting
Oral signs for early eating disorder screening
This study looks at signs in your mouth that might help detect eating disorders early. Dentists will examine your teeth, gums, and oral tissues to see if they can spot clues that could lead to faster diagnosis and care.
BolognaAges 18–40 - NCT07218302RecruitingPhase 2
Chatbot for eating disorder support trial
This study tests a chatbot to help people with eating disorder symptoms who are not currently in treatment. It aims to see if the chatbot can provide support and improve well-being.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06878976Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety of solriamfetol for binge eating disorder
This study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of the medication solriamfetol for people with binge eating disorder. If you were in the earlier SOL-BED-301 study, this gives you a chance to continue treatment and see how it works over a longer time.
Encino, CaliforniaAges 18–56
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for disordered eating?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 125 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.