Eating Disorders
Plain English clinical trial information, updated daily from ClinicalTrials.gov and public government registries. Not medical advice.
How these figures are counted
- Trials on record is every trial tagged to this condition at any stage, except those withdrawn before starting or terminated early. Most are completed rather than ongoing, so this is a measure of research history, not of current activity. It is also smaller than the sitewide "trials tracked" figure, which does include withdrawn and terminated trials.
- Recruiting now counts only trials whose registry status is "Recruiting". Trials listed as not yet recruiting or enrolling by invitation are excluded, so this understates how many may open to new participants soon.
- Australian sites counts trials counted under "Recruiting now" that list at least one Australian site. A site being listed does not mean it is currently enrolling, and Australian trials registered only on ANZCTR are not counted yet, so this understates local availability.
- Phase 3 trials counts trials counted under "Recruiting now" that are at Phase 3.
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Understanding Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a serious mental health condition that affects the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves around food, eating, and their body. It goes well beyond being a diet or a food preference. Common types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and others. These conditions involve patterns of eating behaviour that can cause significant harm to a person's physical health and emotional life. They are recognised medical conditions, not lifestyle choices or phases, and they are not a reflection of weakness or vanity.
Eating disorders affect people of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and body sizes across Australia. They are more common than many people realise — it is estimated that around one million Australians are living with an eating disorder at any given time. While they have historically been associated with young women, they affect men, boys, older adults, and people from all cultural backgrounds. Eating disorders have one of the highest rates of serious health complications of any mental health condition, so early support is important.
Treatment in Australia generally involves a team of health professionals working together, which might include a GP, psychologist or therapist, and a dietitian. Depending on the severity of the condition, care may take place in the community, through a specialist outpatient clinic, or in a hospital setting. Treatment usually combines psychological therapy, nutritional support, and medical monitoring, and the right approach varies from person to person. Organisations such as the Butterfly Foundation can provide information and connect people with appropriate services in Australia.
This overview is an AI generated summary written from public medical sources and checked on a sample basis. It is general information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Always speak with your doctor about your situation. How we use AI
Can you access treatment for Eating Disorders in Australia right now? Here's what's publicly known.
- No PBS-subsidised medicines are currently mapped for Eating Disorders on Voxsanity. Your doctor or pharmacist can advise on what may be available.
- 2 clinical trials currently recruiting at Australian sites for Eating Disorders.
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Where trials for Eating Disorders currently sit in the development pipeline. The funnel shape shows how few drugs reach later phases in general; the counts are this condition's actual trial numbers.
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Where trials are running
Clinical trial sites for Eating Disorders by country. Australia is highlighted.
If you need support right now
Voxsanity is not an emergency or crisis service, and this page is not medical advice. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. Australian crisis support lines are below. If you are outside Australia, see our helpful links page for support in your country.
- Lifeline (24/7 crisis support): 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
- 13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support, 24/7): 13 92 76
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- SANE Australia: 1800 187 263
- Butterfly Foundation (eating disorders national helpline, 7 days): 1800 33 4673
- Emergency: 000
Find a service or provider through official directories:
- Healthdirect Service Finder
- Medicare Mental Health (formerly Head to Health)
- Voxsanity support and helpful links
Questions you could bring to a GP or specialist:
- What are the treatment options for my situation, and what does each involve?
- Is a clinical trial something worth considering for me, and how would I be assessed for one?
- What support is available while I wait for an appointment or a decision?
Clinical trials for Eating Disorders
Showing 116 of 116 trials
The plain English eligibility text on each trial below is an AI generated summary of the official criteria, checked on a sample basis. How we use AI
🇦🇺 NCT05788042 · The George Institute Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are 16 years old or older - You have a current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (confirmed using standard DSM-5 criteria) - You are willing and able to take part and follow the study's requirements - You have worked or studied in a setting where you needed to speak English t...
🇦🇺 NCT06594913 · University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Not Applicable · 5 countries
Who might be able to join this trial: - You have either been diagnosed at some point in your life with an eating disorder (such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, or avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder), OR you have never had any eating disorder at all — based on standard diagnostic guid...
NCT02390765 · Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human De... Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** **For parents or guardians:** - You are 18 years old or older. - You have a child who is enrolled in this study. **For child participants:** - The child is between 8 and 17 years old (and may continue in the study as an adult during follow-up). - The child's weight, height, a...
NCT03100656 · University of California, San Diego Not Applicable · 2 countries
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - People who currently have anorexia nervosa (AN), with a body weight that falls within a specific low range (BMI between 11 and 17.5), or a slightly higher BMI but still experiencing active eating disorder symptoms - People who have recovered from anorexia nervosa, meaning th...
NCT03224091 · Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You have been diagnosed with an eating disorder (based on standard medical diagnostic guidelines) Who may not be able to join: - You are receiving treatment against your will or under a forced care arrangement (for example, under a legal order requiring you to receive treatment)...
NCT03875378 · Pouneh K. Fazeli, MD Phase 2 · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are female - You are between 19 and 45 years old - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa according to standard psychiatric guidelines (DSM-5) - Your body weight is below 85% of what is considered ideal for your height - Your menstrual periods have stopped (amenorr...
NCT03913962 · University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** **For patients:** - Children or teenagers aged between 6 and 18 years old - Both boys and girls are eligible - You have a long-term health condition, or are receiving a treatment, that is known to affect muscle mass, muscle function, metabolism, or body composition - You are a...
NCT04107870 · CHU de Reims Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are a female teenager between the ages of 13 and 18 - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (any type, including purging or binge-eating forms) according to standard medical guidelines (DSM-V) - French is your first language - You agree to take part in the study - The...
NCT04479683 · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - Being diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa based on standard medical diagnostic guidelines (DSM-5) - Being between 8 and 13 years old (inclusive) at the time of diagnosis - Needing full-time hospital care based on official French health authority (HAS 2010) guidelines - This being...
NCT04560517 · Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - People who have been diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa according to the DSM-5 diagnostic guidelines - People with a Body Mass Index (BMI) below 18.5 kg/m² (a measure of body weight relative to height) - People who are able to understand and agree to take part in the trial - People...
NCT04810624 · New York State Psychiatric Institute Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You were diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa when you were admitted to hospital - You are considered medically stable - You have access to the internet and can use video calling - Your weight has recovered to a healthy level (a BMI above 19) while at the New York State Psychiatri...
NCT04917068 · University of Minnesota Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are right-handed - You can read and speak in English - **If you have bulimia nervosa:** You have been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, meaning you have had at least one binge eating episode and one self-induced vomiting episode per week for at least three months, and your bing...
NCT05056597 · University of California, San Diego Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** *For people with an eating disorder:* - You are between 18 and 39 years old - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (restrictive type or binge-purge type) or bulimia nervosa, based on standard diagnostic guidelines *For healthy volunteers (comparison group):* - You ar...
NCT05111977 · Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Inc. Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: **For healthy comparison participants (no eating disorder):** - A body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 or above - Female, between the ages of 15 and 40 - Women who could become pregnant must use a hormonal method of birth control (such as the pill, implant, or injection) plus a barrier m...
NCT05149859 · Laval University Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - Men or women aged 18 or over (confirm with trial site, as the age criterion appears incomplete) - People who qualify for weight-loss (bariatric) surgery, meaning they have a BMI over 40, or a BMI over 35 with serious health conditions related to their weight - People attendin...
NCT05197309 · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You must be female - You must be between 18 and 40 years old - Your body mass index (BMI, a measure of height and weight) must be 18.5 or above - You must speak English - You must be in generally stable health, confirmed by a doctor through basic health checks and blood tests - I...
NCT05290285 · Villa Garda Hospital Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa - You are between 16 and 50 years old - You are able and willing to give written consent to take part Who may not be able to join: - You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or another condition involving psychosis - You have been...
NCT05304104 · VA Connecticut Healthcare System Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are 18 years old or older - You have been diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa or Binge Eating Disorder, based on standard medical guidelines (DSM-5) - You are a current user of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) healthcare services Who may not be able to join: - You are current...
NCT05477537 · Fondation Santé des Étudiants de France Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa according to standard medical guidelines (DSM-5) - You are 12 years old or older - You are currently receiving treatment for an eating disorder at one of the specialist centres involved in this study, either as a day patient or st...
NCT05509257 · Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Early Phase 1 · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - People aged 13 to 21 years old - People who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder that involves binge eating and/or purging — such as Anorexia Nervosa (binge/purge type), Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, or a similar condition — based on standard medical diagnost...
NCT05540704 · Duke University Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are between 16 and 50 years old - You have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes - You have an eating disorder involving binge eating and/or using insulin in harmful ways to control your weight (such as Bulimia Nervosa or related conditions) — this is for the main group of...
NCT05554172 · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - People between the ages of 14 and 22 - People who are taking part in a structured refeeding program called the EWDP during the study period (this may include people with anorexia nervosa or a condition called avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder) - People who need to gai...
NCT05563649 · Stanford University Not Applicable · 2 countries
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are between 12 and 18 years old - You live with a family, which can include a single-parent household - You and your family members can read and speak English well, and have access to a computer with internet - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (either type) b...
NCT05611502 · Auburn University Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are 18 years of age or older - (Drinker Group): You drink heavily — meaning you have 4 or more drinks in one sitting (if female) or 5 or more drinks in one sitting (if male) at least twice a month, AND/OR you drink more than 7 drinks per week on average (if female) or mor...
NCT05614024 · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - People who are female - People aged between 18 and 45 years old - People who have been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa - People whose body weight falls within a specific healthy range (not underweight or overweight, as defined by standard medical measurements) - People who spe...
NCT05632497 · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** *For patients with anorexia:* - You are 18 years old or older - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa based on standard diagnostic tools (DSM-5 and a structured interview called CIDI) - Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is below 15, which is a measure of body weight relative...
NCT05664516 · Massachusetts General Hospital Phase 2 · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are between 18 and 70 years old (male or female) - Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 18.5 or higher - You have been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder (BED), a related eating disorder involving binge eating that does not happen as often or for as long as typical BED, or Bul...
NCT05682417 · Hospices Civils de Lyon Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - People who are older than 15 years of age - Women only - People with a BMI (body mass index) below 18.5, which is considered underweight - People who have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa according to standard diagnostic guidelines (DSM-5, 2013) - People who agree to take...
NCT05693896 · University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are 18 years of age or older - Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher, which is generally considered obese (confirm with trial site if unsure of your BMI) - You own and regularly use a smartphone that has Bluetooth capability - You experience at least one episode of binge...
NCT05726721 · Aarhus University Hospital Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are 18 years old or older - You have been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder - You have been offered treatment at one of the participating clinics or sites included in this study Who may not be able to join: - You have a serious mental health condition alongside your Binge...
NCT05741125 · University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You identify as Non-Hispanic African American - You are over 18 years old - You have a blood sugar (A1c) level above 7.5, which indicates poorly controlled blood sugar - You own a working smartphone - You complete a screening questionnaire about binge eating habits Who may not b...
NCT05763849 · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are between 12 and 18 years old - You are able to speak English - Your pediatrician or similar doctor has given permission for you to receive care outside of a hospital setting - You have a clinically significant restriction in how much food you eat, based on a specific asses...
NCT05799872 · Virginia Commonwealth University Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are 18 years old or older - You are able to read and speak in English - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN) or atypical anorexia nervosa according to standard psychiatric guidelines (DSM-5), confirmed at the time of entering a higher level of care (such as...
NCT05812950 · Maastricht University Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - People who are older than 16 years of age - People who have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or a related eating disorder (such as atypical anorexia nervosa, or bulimia nervosa that occurs less often or for a shorter time than usual), based on standard diagn...
NCT05862389 · Peking University Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: **For people with Anorexia Nervosa:** - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa based on standard medical guidelines (DSM-5) - You are between 13 and 35 years old (including those ages) - Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 13 and 17.5 - You (and your parent or guardian, i...
NCT05885724 · University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are between 18 and 60 years old - You are willing and able to give written consent to take part in the study - You have a confirmed diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (restrictive type) with a BMI between 10 and 16, OR you are a healthy volunteer with a BMI between 19 and 24.9...
NCT05918835 · New York State Psychiatric Institute Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You have been diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa according to current diagnostic standards (DSM-5) - You are between 18 and 30 years old - You are female - You are right-handed - Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 16.0 or above - You have been voluntarily admitted to the inpatient ea...
NCT05931549 · Odense University Hospital Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are a woman who has been diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) based on standard medical guidelines (DSM-5) - Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is below 16, which means your weight is significantly below what is considered typical for your height Who may not be able to join: - You a...
NCT05995496 · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are female - You are between 18 and 45 years old - Your body weight falls within a specific range — not underweight but also not in the obese category (BMI between 18.5 and 29.9) (confirm with trial site if unsure about your BMI) - You are right-handed - You speak English...
NCT06000774 · University of California, San Diego Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: **Weight-Recovered Anorexia Nervosa Group:** - You are willing to sign a consent form and follow all study procedures for the full duration of the study - You are between 18 and 45 years old - You have a history of anorexia nervosa as diagnosed by standard medical guidelines (DSM-...
NCT06012045 · The University of Hong Kong Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are 18 years old or older - You have scored above 3.25 on a specific questionnaire section that measures eating in response to emotions, and this has been the case for at least three months - Tracking your daily habits through short check-ins on your phone or device has c...
NCT06043154 · Nantes University Hospital Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You must be a woman - You must be older than 15 years and 3 months - You must be admitted to the eating disorders specialist unit at CHU Nantes hospital for a refeeding programme - You must have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (either the restrictive type or the binge-eating...
NCT06085092 · Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You must be an English speaker. - You must be between 12 and 24 years old and have been admitted to the adolescent or young adult Partial Hospital Program (PHP) for eating disorders at Penn State Hershey. - You must have an eating disorder diagnosis that involves anxiety or fear...
NCT06091306 · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - Families (parents, teenagers, and siblings over 6 years old) who have already taken part in a multi-family group therapy programme for anorexia nervosa together - Teenagers between the ages of 12 and 20 - Teenagers who have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa according to st...
NCT06103929 · University of Leicester Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are 16 years old or older (based on the date you were referred to specialist eating disorder services) - You have been referred to specialist adult eating disorder services during the time the study is running Who may not be able to join: - You are under 16 years old or have...
NCT06144905 · Norwegian University of Life Sciences Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: **For people with anorexia nervosa (AN):** - You are female - You are between 16 and 50 years old - Your BMI is below 18.5 (which is considered underweight) - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa according to standard medical guidelines (ICD-10) - You are currently being...
NCT06166355 · University of Barcelona Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (based on standard medical guidelines called DSM-V) - You are under 14 years old - Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is below 18.5 (a measure of body weight relative to height) - You may also be eligible if you have some but not all symp...
NCT06198023 · University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You have been diagnosed in the last 12 months with an eating disorder (such as Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or a similar eating/feeding condition) and/or an anxiety disorder (such as Generalized Anxiety D...
NCT06208605 · University of Louisville Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - People who currently have a diagnosis of an active eating disorder (any type except ARFID, which stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) - People between the ages of 18 and 65 Who may not be able to join: - People who are currently experiencing suicidal thoughts or...
NCT06211517 · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** **For young people:** - People aged 12 to 25 years old - People who have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (restrictive or mixed type) based on recognised diagnostic standards (DSM-5) - People who have been prescribed psychiatric medications — such as antidepressants and/or...
NCT06218472 · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - Young people between the ages of 12 and 18 years old, along with their parents or caregivers - This is the young person's first visit to the MDA clinic for anorexia nervosa (as defined by standard diagnostic guidelines), and their symptoms have been present for less than 12 m...
NCT06286930 · University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You have been diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) - You are female - You are between 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the time of joining the trial - If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian is able to give consent on your behalf - If you are between 15 and 17 years...
NCT06305182 · Gabriella Milos Phase 2 · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You have been formally diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) based on recognised medical guidelines, confirmed through a structured interview - Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is above 13 but no higher than 18, and you weigh at least 35 kg (about 77 lbs) - You are currently admitte...
NCT06332963 · Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Inc. Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa as your primary condition - You have some level of dissatisfaction with how your body looks, based on a specific photo-based rating scale (score of 1 or higher) - You have concerns about your body shape, based on a standard eating dis...
NCT06399263 · Marissa Raymond-Flesch, MD, MPH Phase 2 · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are between 18 and 25 years old at the time of screening - You have been diagnosed with any type of Anorexia Nervosa according to standard medical guidelines (DSM-5) - You are currently experiencing symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa - You are comfortable reading and writing in...
NCT06413433 · Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. Phase 3 · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - People who have been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder (BED) based on standard medical diagnostic guidelines (DSM-5). - People who are willing and able to give written consent to take part before any study procedures begin. - People who are male or female, aged between 18 and...
NCT06431854 · Fundació Sant Joan de Déu Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** **For the active (prospective) group:** - You have been diagnosed with an Eating Disorder using a standard diagnostic interview - You are between 12 and 17 years old - Both you and your parents or guardians are willing to take part and sign a consent form - Your eating disorde...
NCT06437002 · Istituto Auxologico Italiano Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** This trial has three separate groups. Please read the group that applies to you: **Group 1 – People with Anorexia Nervosa (AN):** - You are female - You are between 18 and 55 years old - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (either the restrictive type or the binge-p...
NCT06497101 · Oslo University Hospital Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are 18 years of age or older, of any gender - You have been officially diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (including atypical anorexia nervosa) by a mental health professional using standard diagnostic guidelines - You are willing to have at least one support person (such as...
NCT06514456 · Istituto Auxologico Italiano Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are between 16 and 65 years old - You have been diagnosed with an eating disorder according to standard medical guidelines (DSM-5 or DSM-5-TR) - Your Body Mass Index (BMI — a measure based on your height and weight) falls between 13 and 30, depending on your specific eati...
NCT06528158 · University Hospital, Toulouse Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You have a brother or sister who has been officially diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) according to standard medical guidelines, and they are currently receiving care either in a hospital or through regular outpatient appointments Who may not be able to join: - You or your le...
NCT06540703 · University of California, San Diego Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** **For people with weight-recovered anorexia nervosa:** - Adults between 18 and 45 years old, of any sex or ethnic background - People with a history of restricting-type anorexia nervosa (a form of anorexia focused on limiting food intake), as defined by standard psychiatric gu...
NCT06566612 · University of California, San Diego Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: **For people with an eating disorder:** - You are between 18 and 39 years old - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa according to standard medical criteria **For healthy volunteers (people without an eating disorder):** - You are between 18 and 39 year...
NCT06592963 · Uppsala University Hospital Not Applicable · 1 country
"Who might be able to join this trial: **For Part 1 (records-based group):** - You received treatment for an eating disorder at Uppsala University Hospital between 2005 and 2007, and agreed at that time to be included in a local health registry. **For Part 2, 3, and 4 (ongoing severe eating disorder group):** - You a...
NCT06624397 · NHS Forth Valley Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** **For carers (family members, partners, or spouses):** - You have a family member, partner, or spouse who has been diagnosed by a clinician at one of the trial centres with moderate-to-severe, hard-to-treat, and/or complex anorexia nervosa - You are older than 17 years of age...
NCT06631729 · University of Minnesota Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are between 18 and 64 years old - Your eating disorder treatment has not changed in the past 4 weeks - You are willing to not seek other eating disorder treatments during the study (unless your symptoms get worse and it becomes necessary) - You have not had weight-loss (b...
NCT06649994 · Raquel Vilar López Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 20 and 39.9 (a measure of body weight relative to height) - You are between 18 and 60 years old - You have had two or more episodes of binge eating in the past month, as measured by a standard questionnaire called the Binge Eating Scale -...
NCT06683456 · Universidade do Porto Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are female - You are 18 years old or older - You have had at least one episode of binge eating (eating a large amount of food in a short time while feeling out of control) in the past four weeks - You own a smartphone - You are fluent in Portuguese **Who may not be able...
NCT06711783 · Region Örebro County Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (a serious eating disorder focused on restricting food/weight) and are planned to receive family-based therapy at the treatment unit (confirm with trial site for exact diagnosis codes F500/F501) Who may not be able to join: - You are...
NCT06752304 · Uppsala University Hospital Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You have been assessed and found to meet the criteria for having an eating disorder - You are currently in need of treatment for your eating disorder - You (and your caregivers, if you are a minor) have agreed to take part and signed a consent form Who may not be able to join: -...
NCT06759402 · Charite University, Berlin, Germany Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (either the restrictive type or the binge-purge type) - Your doctor has determined that you need inpatient (hospital-based) treatment, based on current medical guidelines - Your weight is below the 3rd percentile for your age and...
NCT06792071 · Uppsala University Hospital Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - People who are between 14 and 19 years old - People who have a restrictive eating disorder (where food intake is severely limited) that has not fully improved after at least one previous treatment - People who have difficulties related to being overly rigid or controlling in thei...
NCT06795555 · University of Padova Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa based on standard medical guidelines (DSM-5) - You are 14 years of age or older Who may not be able to join: - You have been diagnosed with a neurological disorder (a condition affecting the brain or nervous system) - You have been d...
NCT06799962 · Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You have been officially diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa by a public hospital - Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 16 and 32 (a measure based on your height and weight) - You have had the eating disorder for at least 6 months - You are not currently receivin...
NCT06800742 · Istituto Auxologico Italiano Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: **Group 1 – Teenagers with Anorexia Nervosa:** - You must be female - You must be between 12 and 18 years old - You must have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa - You must be currently admitted to the Division of Auxologia at San Giuseppe Hospital in Piancavallo, Italy **Group...
NCT06800807 · Istituto Auxologico Italiano Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: **For the main study group (people with eating disorders):** - You must be female - You must be between 12 and 17 years old - You must be Italian nationality - You must have been diagnosed with an eating or nutrition disorder, as defined by the standard medical diagnostic handbook...
NCT06800898 · Istituto Auxologico Italiano Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** **For patients with Anorexia Nervosa:** - You are female - You are 18 years of age or older - You have a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa - You are currently admitted as an inpatient at the Eating and Nutrition Disorders unit at Istituto Auxologico Italiano in Piancavallo, Italy...
NCT06800937 · Istituto Auxologico Italiano Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** *For patients with Anorexia Nervosa:* - You must be female - You must be 18 years of age or older - You must have a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa in the active phase of the condition - You must currently be admitted to the Eating and Nutrition Disorders unit at San Giuseppe Ho...
NCT06814002 · Umeå University Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - Female individuals between 13 and 18 years of age - People who are currently patients at the eating disorder clinic - People who have been newly diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN) according to standard diagnostic guidelines (DSM-5) - People who have not yet received any tre...
NCT06817863 · Drexel University Phase 2 · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You speak English and are male or female - You are between 18 and 70 years old - You have had repeated episodes of binge eating (eating large amounts in a short time, whether measured objectively or felt subjectively) — at least 12 times over the past 3 months - Your Body Mas...
NCT06847399 · Johns Hopkins University Phase 2 · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - People with a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher if they have already been diagnosed with at least one health condition related to their weight - People who report having tried and failed at least one diet to lose weight - People who have been formally diagnosed w...
NCT06848244 · University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You identify as a Black woman - You are between 18 and 25 years old - Your body weight falls into the overweight or obese category (BMI of 25 or higher) - You experience at least one episode of binge eating (eating a large amount of food in a short time, feeling out of control) p...
NCT06851273 · McMaster University Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - Your family includes a teenager who has been officially diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa (based on standard medical guidelines called DSM-5-TR) - Your family has access to a computer and a reliable internet connection - Everyone involved is able to speak, read, and write in ei...
NCT06858774 · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - People aged 18 or older - People who have been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder using a specific diagnostic assessment called the EDA-5 - People who speak English Who may not be able to join: - People who are currently pregnant - People who are currently experiencing acute s...
NCT06864065 · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - Women between 18 and 60 years old (including age 60) - Right-handed individuals - For patients only: have been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder according to standard medical guidelines - Covered by French social security or a related health insurance scheme - Willing to p...
NCT06869590 · Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: **Main study group (people with anorexia nervosa):** - You are male or female, between 6 and 65 years old - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa according to recognised medical guidelines (DSM-5) - You have been assessed as malnourished according to French health authorit...
NCT06874348 · Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are female - You are between 12 and 40 years old - You have been diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa based on the latest medical guidelines (DSM-5-TR) Who may not be able to join: - You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder at any point in...
NCT06942858 · Shanghai Mental Health Center Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - Women between 18 and 35 years old who are right-handed - People who have completed more than primary school education - People who have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa according to standard psychiatric guidelines (DSM-5), with a body mass index (BMI) between 13.0 and 18.5 —...
NCT07017322 · Rogers Behavioral Health Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are between 18 and 30 years old at the time of joining the study - You are currently a patient in the inpatient eating disorder recovery program at Rogers Behavioral Health in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin - You have been diagnosed with an eating disorder as your main condition (...
NCT07037017 · Istanbul Nisantasi University Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are a woman between 18 and 35 years old - You have been diagnosed with restrictive-type anorexia nervosa according to standard medical guidelines (DSM-5) - Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 15.0 and 18.5 (a measure of body weight relative to height) - Your doctor consider...
NCT07042672 · Haukeland University Hospital Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You have severe obesity, meaning your BMI is over 40, or over 35 along with at least one related health condition (such as heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, stroke, blood clots, sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, high chol...
NCT07060534 · University of Kansas Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You must be 18 years old or older. - You must be a student currently enrolled at KU (Kansas University). - You must have been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, or a milder form of either condition (confirm with trial site). - You must have access to a smartph...
NCT07075952 · University of Padova Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - People with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30 (which falls in the obesity range), or who have been diagnosed by a clinician with binge eating disorder or bulimia nervosa - People who can understand and communicate in Italian or English - People who have access to a mobile device su...
NCT07098156 · University of Aberdeen Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** *For autistic people without an eating disorder (Autistic Controls):* - You are between 25 and 45 years old - You have been diagnosed with autism, or you score 6 or higher on a short autism questionnaire called the AQ-10 - You are able to give your own consent to take part in...
NCT07112014 · University Hospital Tuebingen Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (any type) - You have been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa Who may not be able to join: - You are not able to complete a short questionnaire once a week for medical reasons Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site dir...
NCT07125534 · University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are between 21 and 30 years old - You regularly drink alcohol Who may not be able to join: - You have previously had a bad reaction to the amount of alcohol that would be used in this study - You have a history of serious alcohol-related problems - You take medications that...
NCT07143981 · London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research In... Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (restricting type) that is moderate or severe, meaning your BMI is below 17 - You are willing and able to swallow capsules as part of the treatment without vomiting them up - You can read and understand conversational English **W...
NCT07169747 · Region Skane Phase 2 · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN) according to standard diagnostic guidelines (DSM-5) - You have had at least one period of recovery (reaching a BMI of 17 or above) followed by a return of the illness - You are between 16 and 35 years old - Your current BMI is ab...
NCT07188155 · Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - People who have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder involving severely restricted eating and low body weight) - People who speak English - People who are considered mentally stable enough to receive care outside of a hospital or residential setting - People w...
NCT07212075 · Forschungsinstitut der Diabetes Akademie Mergentheim Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are between 18 and 80 years old - You have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or another specific form of diabetes - You have had diabetes for at least 1 year - You have a good enough understanding of German to participate - You are willing and able to give...
NCT07212673 · Yeshiva University Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are 18 years of age or older - You are able to speak English fluently - You have been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder (BED) according to current medical guidelines, meaning it has been present in the past three months - You are willing and able to take part in the fu...
NCT07237607 · Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are between 12 and 26 years old (inclusive) - You are enrolled in the Penn State Health Eating Disorder Partial Hospital Program (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) - You own a personal smartphone - You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge...
NCT07274722 · Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are currently being treated for Anorexia Nervosa at Centre Hospitalier Laborit (CHL) or Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Poitiers in France. - You have been diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa according to standard medical guidelines (DSM-5), or you have symptoms that ar...
NCT07311356 · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You must have had your first full hospital stay in the eating disorders unit at Robert Debré Hospital, with a diagnosis of AMP (a type of eating disorder), between 2016 and 2021 - If you were a minor (under 18) at the time, you must not have objected to taking part in the study -...
NCT07411807 · Centre Hospitalier St Anne Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You have reached out to the CMME (a specialist centre) to ask for help with an eating disorder, specifically anorexia nervosa or bulimia - You are 18 years old or older - You currently live in the Île-de-France region (the greater Paris area) **Who may not be able to join:**...
NCT07435818 · University of Évora Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - Adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years old - People who have been diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa or Atypical Anorexia Nervosa, confirmed by a child and adolescent psychiatrist using recognised diagnostic guidelines (DSM-5-TR or ICD-11) - People who are currently receivi...
NCT07435974 · Universidad Catolica de Temuco Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are 18 years of age or older. - You consider yourself to be overweight or obese (based on your own report). - You have had at least 3 episodes of binge eating in the past 30 days, and these episodes cause you significant emotional distress. - You have a long-term health c...
NCT07478510 · Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You have been diagnosed with a feeding or eating disorder — specifically ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), anorexia nervosa, or bulimia nervosa - You are either male or female - You are between 14 and 65 years old - Your eating disorder diagnosis has been for...
NCT07542145 · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Phase 1 · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - People who are 18 years of age or older - People who meet the clinical criteria for Bulimia Nervosa, as measured by a specific assessment tool called the EDA-5 - People who are able to give written informed consent to participate - People who are able to swallow pills - Peop...
NCT07579442 · University of California, San Francisco Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are between 16 and 25 years old - You have been formally diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN) by the UCSF Eating Disorders Program clinical team - You are currently receiving outpatient treatment for an eating disorder and are medically stable enough to take part in a gro...
NCT07580209 · Maria Miletta Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** **For people with anorexia nervosa:** - You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old who has not yet gone through menopause - You have been diagnosed with severe, long-term anorexia nervosa that has lasted at least 7 years, has affected your daily life, and has not improved wit...
NCT07591428 · University of Oklahoma Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You must be 18 years old or older - You must drink alcohol on a regular basis - You must currently live in Oklahoma - Additional requirements will be checked during a video call screening with a member of the research team Who may not be able to join: - Exclusion requirements wi...
NCT07600411 · Cairo University Not Applicable · 1 country
**Who might be able to join this trial:** - You are between 18 and 60 years old - Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 35 or above with no other weight-related health conditions, OR your BMI is 30 or above and you also have at least one health condition linked to obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep ap...
NCT07600671 · Trustees of Dartmouth College Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - You are between 18 and 70 years old - You have experienced at least 12 episodes of a specific eating disorder behavior (such as binge eating, purging or other compensatory behaviors, and/or severely restricting food intake) in the past 12 weeks - You own a smartphone - You are wi...
NCT07698132 · Herlev and Gentofte Hospital Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - People who have been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder based on standard diagnostic guidelines (DSM-5) - People who are between 18 and 65 years old - People who speak Danish fluently Who may not be able to join: - People who are currently receiving any form of talking therapy...
NCT07715812 · Lindner Center of HOPE Not Applicable · 1 country
Who might be able to join this trial: - People who have been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder according to the DSM-5 standard diagnostic criteria, confirmed through a structured clinical interview. - People who experience at least 2 binge eating episodes per week. - People who are over 18 years of age. - People who...
Advocacy and support in Australia
Organisations that can offer information, support, or connection for Eating Disorders. Where more than one is listed, they serve different needs or regions, so choose whichever fits your situation.
The Butterfly Foundation is the national body for eating disorders and body image support.
This is a starting point, not medical advice or an endorsement. Contact details change; search the organisation name to find its current website.