Clinical trials
Eating Behavior clinical trials
Below are recruiting eating behavior clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 81 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06012045Recruiting
Cue exposure therapy for emotional eating
This study tests a new therapy that helps people who eat in response to negative emotions, like stress or sadness. It may help you break the link between feelings and overeating.
Hong KongAges 18 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 - NCT07290179Recruiting
Can a smartwatch detect when kids eat?
This study tests if a smartwatch can automatically sense when children are eating. You and your child will wear the watch for three days to see if it works in real life.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 8–12 - NCT06108128Recruiting
Food for thought: thinking skills and eating in children
This study looks at how children's thinking skills (like planning and self-control) affect their eating habits. It may help parents understand how to support healthy eating in young kids.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 4–6 - NCT06551974Recruiting
A mobile app to help with eating disorders
This study tests a mobile app that provides guided self-help for people with eating disorders. If you are an Italian-speaking adult with eating concerns—either recently in treatment or monitored by your doctor—this app might help you improve your recovery.
CatanzaroAges 18 years+ - NCT06072638Recruiting
Mother-Baby study: eating without hunger
This study looks at why some children eat even when they are not hungry. If your child is already in the observational study (NCT06039878), they may be invited to join this part of the research.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges birth+ - NCT06013592Recruiting
Gut hormone and eating behavior meal study
This study looks at how a natural gut hormone called LEAP2 affects appetite and eating behavior. You will eat a fixed meal and have blood samples taken to understand how your body responds.
LondonAges 18–60 - NCT05473013Recruiting
Digital health tool for loss-of-control eating
This study tests a digital health tool designed to help you build skills to manage loss-of-control eating. If you qualify, you'll use the tool and complete assessments to see if it helps you gain better control.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–70 - NCT04526743Recruiting
Eating habits and weight changes after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at how eating behaviors change over time after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It may help researchers understand why some people lose more weight than others and how to improve support after surgery.
BarcelonaAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT06898918Enrolling by invitation
Mothers' feeding habits and kids' eating and tooth health
This study looks at how mothers control their child's eating, how the child eats, and whether it relates to early childhood cavities. It may help families understand what affects their preschooler's dental health.
CairoAges 3–5 - 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 - NCT06208345Recruiting
Early e-health support for kids with obesity
This study tests an e-health program for children with a very high BMI. It aims to help families manage weight early in life through online support.
BernAges 6–12 - NCT06928636Recruiting
Family eating program for kids ages 9–12
This online program helps families with kids ages 9–12 build healthy eating habits. It's for families in Ontario who eat meat and don't have food allergies to soy or beans.
Guelph, OntarioAges Any age - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07374770Enrolling by invitation
Mindfulness training for healthy eating attitudes
This online study tests whether a mindfulness-based eating program can help improve eating attitudes in people who are overly focused on healthy eating. It may be a good fit if you have a high concern about healthy eating but no other eating disorder or serious mental health condition.
AmasyaAges 20–65 - NCT07135505Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for older adults with high blood pressure
This trial studies whether eating only during a shorter time window each day (time-restricted eating) can help older adults with high blood pressure. It explores a simple daily eating pattern to see if it lowers blood pressure and improves health.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 60 years+ - NCT07698132Recruiting
Psychotherapy for binge eating disorder
This trial tests three levels of psychotherapy (high, medium, and low intensity) to find which works best for binge eating disorder. It aims to help you stop binge episodes and improve your relationship with food.
Ballerup Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18–65 - NCT05916287Recruiting
STANISLAS cohort follow-up visit for heart and kidney health
This study is a follow-up visit for people who joined the STANISLAS family health cohort. Researchers look at how genes and environment may affect heart and kidney (kidneys) health over time.
Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, LorraineAges Any age - NCT07339969Recruiting
Food choices for people with eating disorders
This study looks at how people with eating disorders make food choices. It aims to understand their preferences to improve support and treatment.
LiverpoolAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05726721Recruiting
Study of treatment targets for binge eating disorder
This trial studies how binge eating disorder behaves during treatment and compares patterns over time. It may help by improving future treatment approaches for people with binge eating disorder.
Aarhus, Central JutlandAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for eating behavior?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 81 recruiting eating behavior 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 eating behavior 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 eating behavior 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.