Clinical trials
Eating Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting eating disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 127 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05956366Recruiting
Family therapy for young people starting eating disorder care
This trial tests whether a family-based approach helps young people who are beginning treatment for an eating disorder. It may help families support recovery alongside professional care.
CopenhagenAges 7–17 - 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 - NCT05812950Recruiting
Group therapy for complex eating disorders with cost review
This study tests whether group schema therapy helps people with complex eating disorders and also looks at whether it is cost-effective. It may help if you have anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or a related diagnosis and can take part in Dutch-language group sessions.
BredaAges 16 years+ - NCT05809778Recruiting
Study mouth sores in teens with eating disorders
This study looks at oral (mouth) problems in young people who have an eating disorder. It may help doctors better understand these mouth issues and how to support you or your child.
Trieste, TriesteAges 10–18 - NCT05730348Recruiting
Study mealtime anxiety in eating disorder treatment
This study looks at anxiety during meals for adults getting inpatient care for an eating disorder. It may help the team understand what patients feel at mealtimes and improve support in the hospital.
OsloAges 16 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT05509257RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Naltrexone and brain scans for teens with eating disorders
This early study tests whether naltrexone (a prescription medicine) changes brain activity measured by MRI in teens and young adults with binge eating and/or purging. It may help researchers understand how the brain works in these eating disorders and whether this treatment could be helpful.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 13–21 - 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 - NCT07600671Recruiting
Smartphone-Based Eating Disorder Support Study
This study tests a new way to help people with eating disorders using a smartphone app that tracks eating behaviors and provides support. Researchers will use your phone data to understand your eating patterns and help develop better treatments.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT03224091Recruiting
Study of people with eating disorders followed over time
This study follows people with eating disorders over time to better understand symptoms and how they change. You may benefit by contributing to research that can improve care and support.
Ballerup Municipality, Capitol RegionAges 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06858774Recruiting
Using light therapy to improve sleep and eating in binge eating disorder
This study tests if a special light device can help reset your body's clock, improve sleep, and reduce binge eating urges. You'll use the device at home and report changes in your sleep and appetite.
New York, New YorkAges 18 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for eating disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 127 recruiting eating disorders 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 disorders 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 disorders 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.