Clinical trials: Eating Disorders
Pediatric Obesity, Nutrition Disorders
The Intersection Between Loss of Control Eating and Obesity: The Role of Restriction and Food Reinforcement
This study aims to determine the relationships among loss of control eating, restriction, relative reinforcing value of high energy-dense food, and obesity risk.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Obesity, Nutrition Disorders, Binge Eating, Body Weight
- Trial name
- NCT05177705
- Testing
- Restricted access task, Structured Intake
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Eating Disorders
Response to Acute Exercise in Eating Disorders
Individuals with eating disorders (ED) represent a high-priority clinical population, with among the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric disorder, and driven exercise (DEx) is a symptom evidenced in up to 80% of those with…
- Trial name
- NCT06213883
- Testing
- Biobehavioral Response to in-lab exposure to physical activity
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Binge-Eating Disorder, Circadian Rhythm Disorders
The Role of the Circadian System in Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder (BED) shows prominent circadian features that suggest a delay in circadian phase, and preliminary evidence shows binge eating may be responsive to chronobiological interventions, implicating a circadian…
- Trial name
- CHRONO-BE (NCT04724668)
- Testing
- Melatonin (3hrs before DLMO), Morning light version 1, Morning light version 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Childhood Obesity, Overweight and Obesity
Childhood Obesity - Prevention of Diabetes Through Changed Eating Patterns
The main purpose of the present study is to perform a 10 weeks dietary intervention study with a follow-up for 52 weeks in children from 7-14 years of age with overweight or obesity.
- Conditions
- Childhood Obesity, Overweight and Obesity, Adolescent Obesity, Adolescent Overweight
- Trial name
- COPE (NCT04522921)
- Testing
- Diet with a higher amount of protein (25E% per day), Increased follow-up contact after the 10-week intervention, Diet with a lower amount of protein (15E% per day)
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 211 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Bulimia Nervosa
Self-Control in Bulimia Nervosa
This study examines the influence of acute fasting and eating on self-control in adult females with and without bulimia nervosa (BN).
- Trial name
- NCT04409457
- Testing
- fasting state, fed state, magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Aging, Mental Disorder
Self-Care for Dementia Caregivers
The Self-care for Dementia Caregivers Study is a behavioral health intervention that uses digital monitoring tools and motivational health coaching to help caregivers of persons with dementia engage in a regular routine of sleep…
- Conditions
- Aging, Mental Disorder, Eating, Healthy, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- Care2 (NCT05309577)
- Testing
- Behavioral Self-Monitoring + Motivational Interviewing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical Anorexia Nervosa
Optimizing Provider Training in Eating Disorders (OPTED)
This is a randomized controlled trial for mental health clinicians comparing two methods of training in family-based treatment (FBT) for restrictive eating disorders.
- Trial name
- OPTED (NCT05389657)
- Testing
- Web-based training, Live training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Food Neophobia, Picky Eating
Weighted Blanket to Treat Anxiety Related to Trying New Foods the Pediatric Population
This small experimental pilot study addresses the knowledge gap related to the use of weighted blankets for children with anxiety related to food and eating.
- Conditions
- Food Neophobia, Picky Eating, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Anxiety State
- Trial name
- Food Anxiety (NCT06420232)
- Testing
- weighted blanket
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Depressive Episode
Risk of Mental Health Conditions in Children and Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Influence on Health
This study is a large population-based analysis in the United Kingdom (UK) using routine primary care data to investigate the impacts on quality-of-life outcomes and use of healthcare services in people aged 5 - 25 years…
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Depressive Episode, Recurrent Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05206734
- Testing
- No specific intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 19,469 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Momentum Data
Mental Health Disorder, Eating Disorders
MUMMIBODIES. Eating Disorders, Pregnancy and Post Partum Period.
MUMMIEBODIES is a research study when women with eating disorders encounter pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. These are some condensed months that represent major challenges for this group.
- Conditions
- Mental Health Disorder, Eating Disorders, Pregnancy Related, Post Partum
- Trial name
- NCT04550364
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bente Sommerfeldt
Eating Disorders
The Body Project: Comparing the Effectiveness of an In-person and Virtually Delivered Intervention.
This present study will compare the efficacy of in-person versus virtually-delivered Body Project groups. It will also evaluate whether this body acceptance class produces greater reductions in eating disorder risk factor…
- Trial name
- NCT05794763
- Testing
- Peer Led Group Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Feeding Disorders
Nasal Bridles and Repeat Endoscopic Procedures for Endoscopic Nasoenteric Tubes
In critically ill patients, nutrition is a major part of healing and recovery. In patients unable to tolerate oral feeding, nasoenteric tube feeding (a tube placed from the nose to the stomach or small intestine) provides a safe…
- Trial name
- NCT03966157
- Testing
- Nasal Bridle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Binge Eating Disorder, Overweight and Obesity
Neural Response to Food Stimuli: fMRI Changes Following Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder
The purpose of this research is to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) assessing the impact of CBT on neural responses to binge eating stimuli.
- Trial name
- NCT03604172
- Testing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy, Waitlist
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Premature Birth, Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood
Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Decision Guide for Infant Feeding Assessment
Preterm infants are at risk for feeding problems which can persist through early childhood. These feeding problems may include oral motor, sensory, digestive, nutritional, respiratory, and/or behavioral components.
- Trial name
- NCT04850794
- Testing
- Decision Support Tool
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Eating Disorders
An fMRI Study of Self-regulation in Adolescents With Bulimia Nervosa
The aim of this project is to use both multimodal MRI and behavioral measures to investigate how changes in frontostriatal neural systems contribute to the development and persistence of Bulimia Nervosa (BN).
- Trial name
- NCT00345943
- Testing
- MRI, Neuropsychological Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Eating Disorder
Monoamine Contributions to Neurocircuitry in Eating Disorders
This study will use brain imaging technologies to measure several neurotransmitters (serotonin and dopamine) that contribute to our abilities to respond to reward or inhibit our impulses, and which are known to be altered in the…
- Trial name
- NCT02020408
- Testing
- [11C]raclopride, [11C]DASB, amphetamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Eating Disorders Symptoms
Development of Eating Disorders Symptoms Among Children
Randomized Clinical Trial, the research will be composed of two parts in order to examine the research question: a combination of controlled randomized retrospective research and prospective cohort research Prospective Cohort…
- Trial name
- NCT02624713
- Testing
- obesity treatment
- Volunteers
- 159 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel Hai College
Eating Disorders, Female Athlete Triad
Efficacy of the Female Athlete Body Project (FAB)
Given the cost of treating eating disorders and the substantial morbidity and mortality associated with these disorders, prevention of eating disorders has considerable public health significance.
- Trial name
- FAB (NCT01735994)
- Testing
- Healthy Weight, Brochure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 481 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Bulimia Nervosa, Eating Disorders
Effectiveness of Antibiotic Treatment for Reducing Binge Eating and Improving Digestive Function in Bulimia Nervosa
This study will determine the effectiveness of the antibiotic erythromycin in enhancing gastrointestinal function and decreasing the frequency of binge eating in people with bulimia nervosa.
- Trial name
- NCT00304187
- Testing
- Erythromycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Anorexia Nervosa
PET Imaging Study of Recovered Anorexics
Several studies in the past suggest that individuals who have or had anorexia nervosa may have alterations in brain serotonin. Serotonin seems to play an important role in regulating anxiety, mood, and other symptoms found in…
- Trial name
- NCT00603018
- Testing
- Fluoxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh