Clinical trials
Eating Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting eating disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 132 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05863598Recruiting
Program to reduce body dissatisfaction in teens and young adults
This study tests a prevention program aimed at lowering body dissatisfaction in people ages 15–20. It focuses on strengthening protective factors that may help reduce the risk of developing eating disorders.
SolnaAges 15–20 - NCT07435974Recruiting
Online treatment for binge eating in Chile
This trial tests an online program to help adults in Chile who have frequent binge eating and are overweight. It aims to reduce binge eating and improve health without changing your current medications if they are stable.
Temuco, La AraucaníaAges 18 years+ - NCT06978452Recruiting
Youth mental health: tracking development and outcomes
This study looks at how young people's mental health develops over time. It compares youth who have already sought help for mental health concerns with those who haven't, to better understand what helps or hinders well-being.
Montreal, QuebecAges 9–25 - NCT05304104Recruiting
Eating disorder care program for vets with binge problems
This trial looks at how to build a more fair and easy-to-access system of care for eating disorders within the VA and related groups. You may be able to take part if you are a VA user and have bulimia or binge eating, and can safely complete surveys and treatment planning.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06208605Recruiting
Personalized eating disorder treatment study
This study is testing a new way to personalize treatment for people with an active eating disorder (except ARFID). It aims to find what works best for you.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18–65 - NCT07435818Recruiting
Metacognitive training for anorexia in teens
This study tests a video-based training program that helps teens with anorexia nervosa think differently about eating disorder thoughts. It aims to see if this approach is helpful and practical for outpatient care.
LouresAges 13–19 - NCT06963086Recruiting
Eating disorder prevention program for teens in Nova Scotia
This study tests a program to help prevent eating disorders in teen girls and young women in Nova Scotia. It offers both in-person groups at schools and virtual groups you can join from home.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 15–22 - 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 - NCT06474936Recruiting
Adapting Eating Habits to a Mediterranean Diet for International Students
This study helps international students in Italy learn to adopt a Mediterranean diet. It tests whether changing eating habits can improve health and well-being.
PaviaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06848244Recruiting
Preventing diabetes in young Black women
This trial tests a program to help young Black women with prediabetes and binge eating prevent type 2 diabetes using a smartphone. It focuses on healthy eating and behavior change.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–25 - 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+ - NCT05693896Recruiting
Digital binge-eating and weight program for Black women
This study tests a smartphone-based program to help reduce binge eating and support weight loss. It focuses on Black women who live or work near Kannapolis, North Carolina, and have frequent binge eating.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT05285111Recruiting
Practice noticing inner body feelings in adults
This pilot study looks at a program meant to help people become better at noticing their internal body sensations and emotions. It may be most relevant if you’ve had low awareness of these internal feelings and a past history of suicidal thoughts or attempts, to see if the approach is safe and helpful.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–65 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for eating disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 132 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.