Clinical trials
Eating Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting eating disorders 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06801210Enrolling by invitation
Long-term health after elite weight-sensitive sports
This study looks at the long-term health of former elite athletes from sports that focus on weight, like gymnastics or rowing. Researchers want to understand how retiring from such sports affects your body and mind over time.
OsloAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06247514Enrolling by invitation
BEET Diabetes Feasibility Study
This study tests whether a new program (BEET) can help people with type 2 diabetes who also struggle with disordered eating patterns. It aims to see if the program is helpful and practical for participants.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06067763Enrolling by invitation
Project Health: Preventing unhealthy weight gain in young adults
This study tests a program to help young adults improve their eating and exercise habits, with the goal of preventing obesity. It is designed for people who are concerned about their weight and want to make healthier lifestyle choices.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 17–20 - 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 - 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 - NCT03338387Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Test effects of gut hormones in bulimia
This trial studies how growth-related and gut hormones affect ghrelin, a hunger-related hormone, in people with bulimia. It may help researchers understand the body changes behind bulimia and how hormones and appetite signals work.
Ages 18–30 - NCT06188754Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle program for bipolar disorder and sleep issues
This study tests a healthy lifestyle program (including diet changes) for people with bipolar disorder who have sleep problems. It aims to improve sleep and overall well-being by teaching new habits.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06621394Recruiting
Mediterranean diet and mindful eating for depression and obesity
This study tests if a Mediterranean diet combined with mindful eating can help reduce depression severity in people who have both obesity and major depressive disorder. You would follow a special eating plan and learn mindfulness techniques to see if they improve your mood.
StuttgartAges 18 years+ - NCT06666933Enrolling by invitation
Time-restricted eating for PCOS with glucose issues during IVF
This study tests whether a time-restricted eating plan (eating only during certain hours of the day) can improve pregnancy rates in women with PCOS and glucose metabolism problems who are undergoing IVF. The goal is to see if this eating pattern helps your body respond better to treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 20–38 - NCT07411222Recruiting
Emotional Eating, Sleep, and Metabolic Health Study
This study examines how emotional eating, sleep quality, and mental state relate to metabolic syndrome (a group of conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and extra belly fat) in people with stable schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It aims to help understand and improve overall health.
Bolu, BoluAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for eating disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 125 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.
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