Recruiting Studies
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Top Cities for Eating Disorders Clinical Trials
Eating Disorders clinical trials are recruiting across 36 cities. Here are the cities with the most active studies:
Eating Disorders Trial Phases
29 research organizations are sponsoring eating disorders trials.
About Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions involving unhealthy relationships with food, weight, and body image. Types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Treatment involves psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, and medical monitoring.
Clinical trials are advancing new treatments for eating disorders. Currently, 48 studies are recruiting a combined 24,536 participants across the United States. Research is being conducted by 29 organizations including University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Axsome Therapeutics, Inc., University of Louisville and 26 others.
2026 Eating Disorders Research Landscape
As of July 2026, the eating disorders clinical trial landscape includes 48 actively recruiting studies across 36 cities in the United States. These studies are collectively seeking 24,536 participants, with an average enrollment target of 511 per study.
The research spans multiple phases of development: 9 studies are in NA, 2 studies are in PHASE2, 1 study is in PHASE1. Early-phase studies suggest new therapeutic approaches are being explored for eating disorders.
Research is being led by 29 different organizations, including University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Axsome Therapeutics, Inc., University of Louisville, University of California, San Diego, Duke University, and 24 others. The large number of sponsors reflects significant research interest and investment in eating disorders treatment advancement.
Geographically, eating disorders trials are most concentrated in New York, New York (10 trials); San Diego, California (4 trials); La Jolla, California (3 trials); Hershey, Pennsylvania (3 trials); Chapel Hill, North Carolina (2 trials) and 7 other cities.
Featured Eating Disorders Studies
Highlighted recruiting studies for eating disorders, selected by enrollment size and research scope.
Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative 2
The overarching intention of the Eating Disorder Genetics Initiative 2 (EDGI2) is to increase sample size, diversity, and eating disorder phenotypes. The investigators are enrolling 20,000 new participants with anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), binge-eating disorder (BED), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and controls in the US, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, ...
Elucidating TAAR-1, Dopamine, and Norepinephrine in Binge Eating Disorder Using Solriamfetol
ENGAGE (Elucidating TAAR-1, Dopamine, and Norepinephrine in Binge Eating Disorder Using Solriamfetol) is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial to assess the efficacy and safety of solriamfetol for the treatment of binge eating disorder (BED) in adults.
Innovations in Personalizing Treatment Study
Eating disorders (EDs) are serious mental illness: someone dies of an ED every 52 minutes. EDs are highly related to a host of negative outcomes, including public health and individual disease burden, medical and psychological comorbidities, and social determinants of health (SDOH). Treatment response for EDs are suboptimal; there are no evidence-based treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa (A...
Frequently Asked Questions About Eating Disorders Clinical Trials
Are there eating disorders clinical trials near me?
Yes, there are 48 eating disorders clinical trials currently recruiting across 36+ cities in the United States, including New York, New York; San Diego, California; La Jolla, California. Browse the studies above to find one at a location convenient for you.
How do I join a eating disorders clinical trial?
To join a eating disorders clinical trial: 1) Browse the available studies on this page, 2) Click on a study that interests you, 3) Check the study locations to find a site near you, 4) Review the eligibility criteria, and 5) Contact the study site or complete the eligibility form. The process is free and you can withdraw at any time.
Are eating disorders clinical trials free?
Yes, participation in eating disorders clinical trials is free. Study-related treatments, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost to participants. Many studies also offer compensation for your time and travel expenses.
What types of eating disorders treatments are being studied?
Current eating disorders clinical trials are testing a range of approaches across NA (9 studies), PHASE2 (2 studies), PHASE1 (1 study). These include new drugs, combination therapies, medical devices, and other interventions sponsored by 29 research organizations.
Is it safe to participate in eating disorders clinical trials?
Clinical trials are carefully regulated by the FDA and institutional review boards (IRBs). All trials must follow strict safety protocols, and participants receive close medical monitoring throughout the study. You can withdraw from a trial at any time without penalty.
Data updated July 15, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov
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Page reviewed by the HelloStudys Research Team · Last updated July 15, 2026 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov