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
- NCT07196189Recruiting
Fecal transplant for eating disorders
This study tests whether a fecal microbiota transplant (transferring healthy donor stool into your gut) can help treat eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder. It is for women ages 18 to 50 who have not had antibiotics in the last 3 months.
RouenAges 18–50 - NCT06471842Recruiting
Eating issues in kids with metabolic diseases on special diets
This trial studies eating disorders in young children with certain inherited metabolic diseases that require a special diet. It aims to understand how often these eating problems happen and what they look like.
ParisAges 1–6 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT05554172Recruiting
Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation during refeeding for low weight
This study tests whether a painless device that stimulates the vagus nerve can help teens who are underweight and working on refeeding (a structured nutrition plan). It aims to see if this treatment improves outcomes while you’re gaining weight.
New York, New YorkAges 14–22 - NCT05682417Recruiting
Testing how body image distortion affects recovery in anorexia
This study looks at how feeling “out of place” in your body relates to whether anorexia symptoms go into remission and whether weight returns. If you qualify, you may be asked to complete study tasks while your recovery is followed over time.
BronAges 15 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 - NCT05763849Recruiting
Therapy exposure for teens with low weight eating issues
This trial tests a structured therapy approach called “interoceptive exposure” for teens who have an eating disorder with low weight. It may help some teens reduce fear or avoidance around body sensations and improve eating, but you must meet several health and safety criteria.
New York, New YorkAges 12–18 - 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 - 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 - NCT06532734Recruiting
Barrett's Esophagus in people with purging eating disorders
This study checks if long-term purging (vomiting) in people with eating disorders can damage the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach (called the esophagus). The goal is to see how common Barrett's esophagus (a precancerous change) is in this group.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06711783Recruiting
Treating anorexia in teens with family therapy
This study tests a family-based treatment for adolescents diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. It aims to see if this therapy helps teens recover and avoids the need for more intensive care.
ÖrebroAges 11–17 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07021456Recruiting
How diet education affects eating disorder risk in type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how learning about counting carbs and adjusting insulin (called Functional Insulin Therapy) might impact eating habits and the risk of eating disorders in adults with type 1 diabetes.
GrenobleAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07075952Recruiting
Training app for food impulse control
This study tests a mobile app that helps you learn to control your impulses around food. It's for people with obesity, binge eating disorder, or bulimia nervosa.
Padova, PadovaAges 16 years+ - NCT07205354Recruiting
Food preference tool for older hospital patients
This study is creating a tool to better understand what foods older patients prefer, especially those with swallowing difficulties. It could help hospitals make meals more enjoyable and safer for you.
LyonAges 70 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 - NCT07468188Recruiting
Diabetes Body Project: Body image support for women with type 2 diabetes
This study tests a program to help women with type 2 diabetes feel better about their body image. You'll attend group sessions that focus on improving how you see and feel about your body.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–40 - 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 - NCT06736769Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Ketamine and learning in eating disorders
This study tests whether a single dose of ketamine can help people with anorexia nervosa learn new ways of thinking about food and body image during recovery. You may be eligible if you are a teenager or young adult currently hospitalized for malnutrition.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 16–26
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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.