Feeding and Eating Disorders research hub
16 indexed studies · 9 currently recruiting
- active not recruitingNA
Efficacy of Juniver, a Digital Self-help Intervention, on Symptoms of Eating Disorders: A Randomised Controlled Trial
This study is testing a new iPhone app called Juniver for people with eating disorders. It's a digital self-help program with tools, learning, and peer support. Researchers want to see if it helps reduce eating disorder symptoms and improves well-being.
United Kingdom - recruiting
Neural Correlates of Autistic Individuals With Anorexia Nervosa
This study looks at how the brains of autistic people with anorexia nervosa might be different. Researchers want to understand if hiding autistic traits (masking) is linked to anorexia and brain changes. It involves questionnaires and a brain scan.
United Kingdom - recruiting
Precision Subclassification of Mental Health in Diabetes: Digital Twins for Precision Mental Health to Track Subgroups
This study looks at how mental health and diabetes are linked. Researchers want to find different groups of people with diabetes who share similar mental health challenges, so they can offer more personal and effective support.
Germany - recruitingNA
Impact of Body Schema Distortion on Remission and Weight Regain in Anorexia Nervosa
This study looks into how people with anorexia nervosa see their own bodies. Researchers want to understand why some patients still feel too big, even when they're very thin. This understanding could help develop better treatments and reduce the risk of people becoming unwell again after treatment.
France - active not recruiting
A Group Intervention for Parents of Autistic Young People With Anorexia Nervosa: An Exploration of How Parents Make Sense of and Integrate Concepts From the Group Into Family Life
This study looks at how parents of young people with autism and anorexia nervosa use what they learn in a support group. It wants to understand how parents help their child recover and how they see their own role in this journey.
United Kingdom - recruiting
The Fecal Microbiome Transplant (FMT) Study for Anorexia Nervosa
This study looks at whether a 'poo transplant' (Fecal Microbiome Transplant or FMT) can help people with anorexia nervosa. Researchers want to see if changing gut bacteria can improve thinking, mood, and how people feel about food, aiming to find better ways to treat this serious illness.
Canada - enrolling by invitationNA
Effectiveness of Group EFT for Transdiagnostic Eating Disorders/Difficulties Within Student Counselling Services.
This study looks at how well group therapy called Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) works for students with eating problems at university counselling services. We want to see if it's a good way to help students feel better and improve their mental health.
United Kingdom - enrolling by invitationNA
Preparing for Eating Disorders Treatment Through Compassionate Letter-Writing
This study looks at how writing self-compassionate letters might help people with eating disorders prepare for treatment. It involves two weeks of letter writing before starting a longer group therapy program, aiming to improve recovery rates for conditions like anorexia and bulimia.
Canada - recruitingNA
Family-based Telemedicine vs. Inpatient Anorexia Nervosa Treatment (FIAT)
This study compares two ways to treat anorexia nervosa in young people: therapy at home with family using video calls, and traditional hospital care. It aims to see which is better and if the family-focused video call therapy should be officially recognised and paid for by insurance in Germany.
Germany - ongoing, recruitingTherapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)
Serotonin role on brain circuits involved in food avoidance in anorexia nervosa : Study of Gaze control and multimodal Brain imaging.
This study is looking at how serotonin, a brain chemical, affects brain activity related to avoiding food in women with anorexia nervosa. It uses special brain scans and eye-tracking to understand more about this complex eating disorder.
France - ongoing, recruitingTherapeutic exploratory (Phase II)
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) for treatment of adolescent anorexia nervosa – An open label study
This study looks at whether using an oestrogen patch could help teenage girls with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will check if it helps reduce anxiety and other anorexia symptoms. It's an early-stage study to see if this treatment might be useful.
Norway - authorisedTherapeutic exploratory (Phase II)
The therapeutic potential of psilocybin in anorexia nervosa in young adults
This study is exploring if psilocybin, a psychedelic drug, could be a safe treatment for young adults with anorexia nervosa. Researchers are carefully watching for any side effects and will also look at feelings of anxiety and how people feel about their lives.
Sweden - not yet recruitingNA
Online Imaginal Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders Trial
This study looks at an online therapy called Imaginal Exposure (IE) for adults with Anorexia Nervosa on an NHS waiting list. It aims to see if IE can help reduce eating disorder symptoms and increase weight, compared to standard care.
United Kingdom - authorisedTherapeutic exploratory (Phase II)
A Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Exploratory Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Flexible dosing of Oral Lidocaine (ORE-001) to Reduce Abdominal Discomfort and Prevent Early Satiety in Anorexia Nervosa Patients
This study looks at a new medicine called ORE-001 for anorexia nervosa. It wants to see if ORE-001 can help reduce tummy discomfort and stop people feeling full too quickly, compared to a dummy pill.
Italy - recruitingNA
Evaluation of a New Program for Carers of People with Anorexia Nervosa
This study looks at a new online support program called CAREFREE for people caring for adults with severe anorexia nervosa in Scotland. It helps carers understand anorexia better, improve communication, and reduce their own stress. The program aims to improve life for both carers and patients.
United Kingdom - active not recruiting
Appetitive Conditioning in Anorexia Nervosa
This study looks at how people with anorexia nervosa learn positive associations and feel reward. Researchers will see how their brains respond to pleasant sounds, like baby laughter, to understand more about their condition and find better ways to help.
Canada