Clinical trials: Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders
Effectiveness of Family-based Intervention for Youn Persons With Eating Disorders
This research project aims to characterize a naturalistic cohort of children and adolescents with eating disorders in terms of biological, psychological and psychopathological features.
- Trial name
- VIBUS-wp1 (NCT05956366)
- Testing
- Family-based treatment
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital
Gastroesophageal Reflux, Feeding Disorder
Mic-Key Versus Mini One Family Preference Comparison
The objective of this study is to compare two low profile balloon gastrostomy button enteral feeding devices, both currently used as standard of medical care.
- Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux, Feeding Disorder, Family Satisfaction
- Trial name
- MicKeyVMini (NCT03041649)
- Testing
- GT button change - Mic-Key, GT button change - Mini One
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Eating Disorders in Adolescence
Social Information Processing in Adolescents With Eating Disorders
This research project aims to examine whether adding an online programme of cognitive training exercises may be a helpful addition to treatment as usual for young people with eating disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT03563755
- Testing
- Cognitive Bias Modification
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Eating Disorder
Omega-3 Fatty Acids as Adjunctive Treatment for Adolescents With Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are conditions that are defined by abnormal eating habits that involve insufficient or excessive food intake. With regards to treating these disorders, there is an increasing interest in fat deprivation due to a…
- Trial name
- NCT01985178
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Anorexia Nervosa
Energy Turnover in Patients With Anorexia Nervosa
Pilot study to assess energy turnover at end of inpatient treatment in 10 patients with Anorexia nervosa.
- Trial name
- NCT03151135
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Malnutrition
Assessment of Food Practices by Residents in Nursing Homes
Nutrition is an essential component of health and a key determinant of aging and quality of life of individuals. Malnutrition in the elderly is now recognized as a public health problem affecting nearly half of residents in…
- Trial name
- ARC2 (NCT02626078)
- Testing
- observation and interview of residents
- Where
- 8 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Overweight
Evaluation of Multiprofessional Group Programs for Paediatric Obesity Therapy
The aim of this pilot project is to disseminate multiprofessional group programs (*MGP*) for therapy of the estimated 119'140 overweight/obese children in Switzerland.
- Trial name
- KIDSSTEP (NCT03233425)
- Testing
- multiprofessional group therapy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 1,152 people
- Sponsor
- Ostschweizer Kinderspital
Anorexia Nervosa
Study of Refeeding to Optimize iNpatient Gains
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of lower calorie refeeding versus higher calorie refeeding in hospitalized adolescents with anorexia nervosa.
- Trial name
- StRONG (NCT02488109)
- Testing
- Higher Calorie Refeeding, Lower Calorie Refeeding
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Eating Disorder, Exposure
Online Imaginal Exposure
This study evaluates if imaginal exposure therapy can decrease symptoms of eating disorders and anxiety, and test an online format of IE to maximize its ability to reach as many individuals with eating disorders as possible.
- Conditions
- Eating Disorder, Exposure, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa
- Trial name
- Online IE (NCT03712748)
- Testing
- Imaginal Exposure therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 208 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Binge Eating Disorder
An Open-Label Trial of Memantine in the Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder
We hypothesize that memantine may be a safe and effective treatment for moderate to severe binge eating disorder associated with obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT00330655
- Testing
- memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Mclean Hospital
Eating Disorders
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) Levels in Eating Disorder Adolescent Patients
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is a water soluble essential nutrient; it is synthesized by a variety of plants and microorganisms. Since animals usually cannot synthesis it, humans must be supplied with exogenous vitamin B1 in the diet.
- Trial name
- NCT02164487
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Anorexia Nervosa
Feasibility Study Comparing Standard FBT and Guided Self-Help FBT for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa
This study examines a parent only Guided Self-Help for Family Based Treatment (GSH-FBT) for adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa.
- Trial name
- NCT04957498
- Testing
- Guided Self-Help for Family Based Treatment, Family Based Treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Depression, Eating Disorders
Randomized Controlled Trial of Project Body Neutrality
This study tests a single-session intervention (SSI) targeting risk factors for depression and eating disorders among sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents.
- Conditions
- Depression, Eating Disorders, Body Image
- Trial name
- NCT06172452
- Testing
- Project Body Neutrality SSI, Supportive Therapy SSI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Anorexia Nervosa
Qualitative Evaluation of Change Processes in Multifamily Therapy for Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a characterised disorder which forms part of the wider spectrum of eating disorders. It is a common pathology, particularly in adolescence, with a complex, severe prognosis in both somatic and psychiatric…
- Trial name
- QUALI-TMF-TCA (NCT06091306)
- Testing
- Psychotherapy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood
Helping Young Children Improve Eating
This study will evaluate the impact of different types of educational materials on parent and child feeding behaviors. Specifically, the investigators will test the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of an…
- Trial name
- NCT03324568
- Testing
- Parent Education Videos, Educational Handout
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people
- Sponsor
- Kelly Tanner
Body Dissatisfaction, Eating Disorders
Prevention of Eating Disorders Through Optimization of Protective Factors
The goal of thin randomized controlled trial is to investigate the efficacy of a prevention program for reducing the incidence of eating disorders among youth (15-20).
- Trial name
- NCT05863598
- Testing
- Enhancing protective factors, Expressive writing
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 644 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Anorexia Nervosa
Footbaths With Ginger, Mustard & Warm Water Only in Female Adolescents With & Without Anorexia Nervosa
A randomized, controlled, three-arm study to investigate the effects of footbaths with ginger, mustard or warm water alone in female, adolescent patients with Anorexia nervosa and in healthy, female adolescents on…
- Trial name
- NCT03519698
- Testing
- Warm water, Mustard, Ginger
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ARCIM Institute Academic Research in Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Anorexia in Adolescence
Finding Treatments for Eating Disorders
Currently, Family Based Treatment (FBT) is the leading evidence-based, manualized treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN).
- Trial name
- FED (NCT05249140)
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Loss of Control Eating, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Effect of Stimulant Medication on Loss of Control Eating in Youth With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Loss of control eating (LOC-E) in youth predicts the later development of full syndrome eating disorders, such as binge-eating disorder (BED), and therefore, could be a relevant target for prevention interventions.
- Trial name
- NCT05592119
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Eating Disorders
FAMily Factors INvolved in Eating Disorders
This observational study compares parental age and birth order in patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Trial name
- FamFINED (NCT05339165)
- Testing
- Psychotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Goettingen