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
- NCT07348432Recruiting
Insulin delivery and eating behaviors in type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how different insulin delivery methods (like injections or pumps) affect eating behaviors in people with type 1 diabetes. By joining, you may help researchers learn how to improve care and quality of life.
Montreal, QuebecAges 12 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 - NCT06870006Recruiting
Heart monitoring for kids starting psychiatric drugs
This study is for children and teens in a hospital psychiatric ward who are starting a new medicine that might affect their heart's rhythm. It will check your heart with an ECG (electrocardiogram) to make sure it stays safe.
Troina, EnnaAges Up to 18 years - NCT07518056Recruiting
Smartphone Use, Stress, Body Image and Food Habits Study
This research explores whether heavy smartphone use is linked to stress, how you feel about your body, and eating habits. Understanding these connections may help develop better support for students struggling with these issues.
Istanbul, beşiktaşAges 18–30 - 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+ - NCT07211217Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for bipolar depression
This study tests if eating only during a specific daily window can help with weight loss and mood in people with bipolar disorder who are currently depressed and overweight.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT05587127Recruiting
CBT therapy for eating anxiety in functional stomach pain
This trial tests an “exposure-based” type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people with functional dyspepsia (stomach discomfort after eating) who avoid or restrict food. The goal is to reduce food fear and improve eating and weight, after other medical causes have been ruled out.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06129877Enrolling by invitation
Feeding difficulties study using the CHAMP app
This study collects information from families using the CHAMP App to learn more about feeding difficulties in children. It is open to patients already taking part in a related study where they agreed to use the app.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 1 month–18 years - NCT06555406Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle study for bipolar disorder with sleep issues
This study tests a healthy lifestyle program for people with bipolar disorder who have sleep or schedule problems. It aims to see if changing daily habits can help improve mood and sleep.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 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 - NCT05703789Recruiting
Dental treatment for severe long-term eating disorders
This study focuses on people with severe eating disorders lasting many years and looks at dental needs, since these can lead to extensive tooth damage. You may be eligible if you need significant dental treatment on at least one jaw.
StockholmAges 18–50 - 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 - NCT07816536Recruiting
How gut bacteria change with exclusive liquid nutrition in children
This study looks at how giving children complete liquid nutrition (exclusive enteral nutrition) affects the good bacteria in their gut. It may help us learn how this treatment works for children who rely on it.
NantesAges 1–16 - NCT07807774Recruiting
FlexED National Substudy
This study looks at how young women respond to a new approach. It aims to find better ways to support health in this age group.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–25 - NCT06057415Recruiting
Gut nerve stimulation study for high-risk newborns
This study tests whether stimulating the nerves in the gut can help improve digestion in high-risk newborns, specifically those born very early or with a diaphragmatic hernia. It takes place at Amalia Children's Hospital and aims to find a way to help these babies' intestines work better.
NijmegenAges Up to 2 days - NCT07740291Recruiting
Tirzepatide and lifestyle study for weight loss
This trial compares two ways to manage weight: taking a GLP-1 medication (like tirzepatide or semaglutide) versus making lifestyle changes without medication. It will help researchers learn which approach works best for people with overweight or obesity.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07732829Recruiting
FlexED: Full Threshold Eating Disorder Substudy
This trial tests a new approach to help young women with eating disorders. It aims to see if a flexible treatment plan can improve recovery.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 15–25 - NCT05149859Recruiting
Binge eating and severe obesity treatment after screening
This study looks at people with obesity, including those with binge eating disorder (BED). It compares groups based on their binge-eating questionnaires and tests a care approach at obesity and mental-health clinics.
QuébecAges 18–65 - NCT07698743Recruiting
Eating disorders in phenylketonuria patients study
This study looks at eating habits and disorders in people with phenylketonuria (PKU) who are treated at a specific hospital in Nancy, France. Participating involves sharing information, which may help doctors better understand eating challenges in PKU.
NancyAges Any age - NCT07594275Recruiting
How body awareness changes after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at how people perceive their bodies and eating habits before and after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Researchers want to understand how surgery affects the way you sense hunger, fullness, and your relationship with food.
Rome, LazioAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06790030Recruiting
Does self-belief affect eating disorder treatment success?
This study looks at whether your confidence in your ability to change (self-efficacy) at the start of therapy affects how well you do in treatment for an eating disorder. It is for adults starting a specific type of therapy called CBT-T.
Zeist, UtrechtAges 18 years+
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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.