Eating disorders Clinical Trials

Recruiting eating disorders studies with sites across the US, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshed daily. Free to join — find one near you below.

Clinical trials study new ways to prevent, detect, or treat eating disorders. Joining one can give you access to investigational treatments and close monitoring by a specialist research team — at no cost — while helping advance care for others. Below are recruiting eating disorders studies with sites across the US; use the location tools to find ones near you.

What to expect

Screening first. The study team reviews your eligibility before anything else — there's no obligation to continue.
Informed consent. You'll get a full explanation of the study, its potential risks and benefits, and can withdraw at any time.
No cost to you. Study visits, tests, and the investigational treatment are covered; many studies reimburse travel.

Recruiting eating disorders trials

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rTMS for Aneroxia Nervosa in Youth

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles

Sex: All·Age: 14 - 24

Code: NCT04846517

Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet in Partial Hospital Program (PHP) Anorexia Nervosa

for Anorexia Nervosa

1 site in San Diego

Sponsor: University of California, San Diego

Sex: All·Age: 16 - 45

Code: NCT06605027

Inpatient Care of Patients With Difficult to Treat Anorexia Nervosa - Factors Affecting Treatment Outcome.

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: Region Skane

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 64

Code: NCT07350720

Pediatric Prolonged-Release Melatonin for Sleep Disturbances in Children and Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa (MELSom-ANOREXIA)

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille

Sex: All·Age: 6 - 18

Code: NCT07576764·Phase 3

Biasing Food Value Construction

for Anorexia Nervosa

1 site in Chicago

Sponsor: University of Chicago

Sex: All·Age: 16 - 45·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07692945

Eating Disorder Chatbot Optimization

for Eating Disorders

1 site in St Louis

Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07218302·Phase 2

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Eating Disorder Dynamic Intervention

for Eating Disorders

1 site in Lebanon

Sponsor: Trustees of Dartmouth College

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 70

Code: NCT07600671

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Incorporating Narrative Into the Treatment of Youth With Anorexia Nervosa (Virtual)

for Anorexia Nervosa

1 site in San Francisco

Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

Sex: All·Age: 16 - 25

Code: NCT07579442

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Overvaluation of Weight and Shape Intervention vs The Body Project

for Body Image

1 site in Stanford

Sponsor: Stanford University

Sex: Female·Age: 14 - 22·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07678554

An Open Trial of a Novel Pharmacotherapy for Habit Modification in Anorexia Nervosa

for Anorexia Nervosa

1 site in New York

Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 60

Code: NCT06518941·Phase 2

Dramatherapy for Psychological and Social Well-Being in Obesity and Bariatric Care

for Obesity (Disorder)

Sponsor: Universite du Littoral Cote d'Opale

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07685483

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Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Anorexia Nervosa

for Anorexia Nervosa Restricting Type

Sponsor: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation

Sex: Female·Age: 12 - 17

Code: NCT06593366

Reestablishing Normal Gut-brain Interaction in Anorexia Nervose With Normal Gut Microbiota

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital

Sex: Female·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07574892·Phase 1

A Study Testing a Digital, Gamified Early Intervention for Eating Disorders ("FlexED")

for Eating Disorders

1 site in Durham

Sponsor: Duke University

Sex: All·Age: 15 - 25

Code: NCT07632248

Sleep Quality and Biomarkers in Adolescent Girls With Anorexia Nervosa

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: University of Split, School of Medicine

Sex: Female·Age: 10 - 18

Code: NCT07644728

Safety Behavior Fading Versus Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Appearance Concerns

for Body Dysmorphic Disorder

1 site in Tallahassee

Sponsor: Florida State University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT07589621

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Evaluation of a Day Hospital Program for Adolescents and Young Adults With Eating Disorders

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: Fondation Santé des Étudiants de France

Sex: All·Age: 12 - 22

Code: NCT07648108

Hormonal And Metabolic Signatures In Human Hypothalamic Neurons In Anorexia Nervosa

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: Maria Miletta

Sex: Female·Age: 18 - 45·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07580209

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Guided Self Help for Eating Disorders Implementation Study

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: McMaster University

Sex: All·Age: 12 - 100

Code: NCT06851273

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PrevED MR. Improving Emotion Dysregulation Through Mixed Reality Based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Adolescents and Young Adults at Risk of Developing Eating Disorders.

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Sex: All·Age: 13 - 35·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07565129

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Safety, Therapeutic Potential, and Mechanisms of Two Psilocybin Doses, Administered With Psychological Support in Young Adults With Anorexia Nervosa

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: Region Skane

Sex: All·Age: 16 - 35

Code: NCT07169747·Phase 2

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The Role of a Brief Educational Video Series for Parent of Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa

for Atypical Anorexia Nervosa

1 site in Houston

Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine

Sex: All·Age: 10 - 16

Code: NCT07566546

Lifestyle Intervention for Obesity and Eating Disorder Prevention in Transgender Adolescents

for Obesity & Overweight

Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo

Sex: All·Age: 10 - 14

Code: NCT07466069

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Developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot for Adolescents and Young Adults With Eating Disorders

for Eating Disorders

1 site in Hershey

Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Sex: All·Age: 12 - 26

Code: NCT07237607

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The STEP-MIED Trial: Digital Stepped-Care for Emotional Disorders

for Emotional Disorders

Sponsor: Peking University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT07458100

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Feasibility and Acceptability of Metacognitive Training for Eating Disorders in Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: University of Évora

Sex: All·Age: 13 - 19

Code: NCT07435818

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Sleep and Activity For Eating Disorders

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: Istituto Auxologico Italiano

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT07295470

Adapting Exposure for Adolescent AN

for Anorexia Nervosa

1 site in Hershey

Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Sex: All·Age: 14 - 17

Code: NCT07188155

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A Brief Cannabis Use Psychoeducation Intervention for Eating Disorder Patients

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Sex: All·Age: 16+

Code: NCT07387965

Impact of Fatty Stimuli on Cerebral Activity in Anorexia Nervosa: a Multi-sensory Approach

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne

Sex: Female·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07344831

Artificial Intelligence-based, Virtual Reality Application to Provide Data- Driven, Patient-centred Treatment for People With Eating Disorders

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: King's College London

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07353151

The Fecal Microbiome Transplant (FMT) Study for Anorexia Nervosa

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

Sex: All·Age: 16 - 35

Code: NCT07143981

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Study of the Effectiveness of a Systematic Minimal Early Intervention on Care Engagement in Adults With Eating Disorders Requesting Specialized Treatment.

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier St Anne

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07411807

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Structural Brain Volumetry Changes in Eating Disorders.

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: Assiut University

Sex: All·Age: 13 - 60·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07131852

Prognosis of Early-onset Anorexia Nervosa

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Sex: All·Age: 0 - 30

Code: NCT07311356

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Oral Indicators for ED Screening

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: University of Bologna

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 40·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07295197

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Acceptability and Feasibility of a Single-Session Online Parent-Focused Intervention Targeting Child Body Image Development

for Eating Disorders

1 site in Albany

Sponsor: University at Albany

Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07179068

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Pilot Trial of the Body Image Program to Prevent Eating Disorders in Female University Students in Mexico

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: Comenzar de Nuevo, AC

Sex: Female·Age: 18 - 25·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07193043

Cognitive-Behavioral and Digital Therapy for Suicide Risk in Eating Disorders

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

Sex: Female·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT07417826

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Impact of a Mobile App-Based Waitlist Intervention on Readiness for Eating Disorder Treatment

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: University of British Columbia

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06801197

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Psychoeducation for Parents of Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa as a Supportive Treatment Approach

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana

Sex: All·Age: 11 - 19

Code: NCT07178977

Technological Balance Rehabilitation in Feed and Eating Disorders

for Feeding Disorders

Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT06641973

Frequency of Hypermobility-Related Problems in Patients With Anorexia Nervosa

for Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical

Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region

Sex: Female·Age: 13 - 25

Code: NCT07159867

Development of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients With Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa During Weight Rehabilitation Over Time, Depending on the Nutritional Strategy

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen

Sex: All·Age: 12+

Code: NCT07112014

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A Study on the Effects of Combined FMT on Gut Microbiota and Eating Disorder Symptoms in AN

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center

Sex: Female·Age: 12 - 35

Code: NCT06744751

Intermittent Theta Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of the Right Parietal Lobe in Anorexia Nervosa

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: University of Padova

Sex: Female·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07106645

TRANPAS - TReating Anorexia Nervosa Plus Autism Spectrum

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: Göteborg University

Sex: All·Age: 25+

Code: NCT06368687

An App to Reduce Social Media's Impact on Body Image and Eating Disorders

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: Dalhousie University

Sex: Female·Age: 15 - 29

Code: NCT06910410

Exploratory Study of Sensory Profile and Coping Strategies in Eating Disorders

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Esquirol

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT07031037

Overview of Knowledge and Practices Among Healthcare Professionals Treating Eating Disorders

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07339826

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Neural Correlates of Autistic Individuals With Anorexia Nervosa

for Autism

Sponsor: University of Aberdeen

Sex: All·Age: 25 - 45

Code: NCT07098156

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Behavioral Therapy and GLP-1 Analogue Effects on Binge Eating, Weight, and Coping in Obesity

for Binge Eating Disorder Associated With Obesity

Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT07042672

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Ketamine Effects on Learning In Eating Disorders

for Anorexia Nervosa

1 site in San Francisco

Sponsor: Amanda Downey, MD

Sex: All·Age: 16 - 26

Code: NCT06736769·Phase 2

Non-invasive Cranial Electrical Stimulation for Mealtime Anxiety in Adults With Eating Disorders

for Eating Disorders

1 site in Oconomowoc

Sponsor: Rogers Behavioral Health

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 30

Code: NCT07017322

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Restructuring Body Experience in Anorexia Nervosa: Virtual Reality Functionality-Focused Mirror Exposure

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Sex: Female·Age: 16+

Code: NCT06852183

Developing Recommendations to Support Therapeutic Alliance in Eating Disorders Inpatient Treatment

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06961032

Online Imaginal Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders Trial

for Anorexia Nervosa

Sponsor: University College, London

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06818695

Body Project SMIL: Prevention of Eating Disorders Among Young Women With Psychiatric Illness With the Body Project

for Eating Disorders

Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital

Sex: Female·Age: 15 - 25

Code: NCT06893627

Exploring Clinical Study Experiences of People With Anorexia Nervosa

for Anorexia Nervosa

1 site in San Francisco

Sponsor: Power Life Sciences Inc.

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06207890

Targeting Minority Stressors to Improve Eating Disorder Symptoms in Sexual Minority Individuals With Eating Disorders

for Eating Disorders

2 sites incl. Auburn

Sponsor: Auburn University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT06565637·Phase 1

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Eating disorders clinical trials — common questions

Are eating disorders clinical trials free to join?

Yes. Participating in a eating disorders clinical trial is free — study-related visits, tests, and the investigational treatment are provided at no cost to you. Many studies also reimburse travel and time. You never pay to take part.

Who can join a eating disorders clinical trial?

Each eating disorders study sets its own eligibility criteria — typically based on age, medical history, current treatments, and overall health. Every trial listed here shows its criteria, and the study team confirms your eligibility before enrollment. You can review and apply to any that look like a fit.

How do I find a eating disorders trial near me?

Use the location controls above. We'll show recruiting eating disorders trials with sites near you, sorted by distance. You can widen the radius or share your exact location for the closest matches.

How many eating disorders trials are recruiting right now?

We're currently tracking roughly 53 recruiting eating disorders trials with US sites, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshed daily.

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