Research Studies
for Eating Disorders
Here are some of the research studies focusing on eating disorders. Remember, it is important that these studies have participants. Please find out how you can help by participating in a study. The more research that is done on eating disorders means that we will have a better understanding of the disorder so others may be helped!
Studies can also be a wonderful way to learn more about eating disorders. Remember to review the criteria and all protocols for each study to ensure the study is right for you or your loved one.
*EDN Maryland is not endorsing any of these studies. We are simply providing the information so that each individual and family may do their own research and decide if participating in a study is the right fit for them.
Please
read this article to determine if participating in a research study is the right thing for you:
New Study at Johns Hopkins!
1. Anorexia Nervosa Outpatient Treatment Study
(Johns Hopkins Medical Institution)
Johns Hopkins researchers are conducting a placebo-controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of a research medication in the treatment of adults with anorexia nervosa. Participants will be offered 16 weeks of medication and weekly outpatient medical monitoring by a psychiatrist. The treatment will be provided at NO cost.
*Funded by the National Institutes of Health
To be eligable you must:
- have anorexia nervosa
- be 18-55 years old
- be mediaclly stable for outpatient treatment
- complete assessments throughout the study
2. Bulimia Research Study
(Johns Hopkins Medical Institution)
The Johns Hopkins Eating Disorders Program is seeking women 18-40 years old, medication FREE, with bulimia nervosa interested in a research study funded by the Klarman Family Foundation. The study includes a health assessment, blood testing and pictures of the brain taken using a medical scanner. Eligible women will be paid up to $400 for their participation and will be offered 6 weeks of outpatient treatment.
3. Family Internet-Based Early Bulimia Nervosa Study
(The University of Chicago)
The University of Chicago is conducting a research study designed to examine the efficacy of anInternet-based program for parents with adolescent children who show earlysigns of bulimia nervosa. We are seeking families who have an adolescent (ages12-17) who engages in binge eating (large amounts of food in a short period oftime) and/or compensatory purging (e.g., vomiting). Participating families will use an Internet-based program to address their adolescent's eating disorder symptoms.
To be eligible:
*Families with an adolescent child (ages 12-17)
*Adolescent demonstrates eating disorder symptoms
For information call: ColleenStiles-Shields at 773-834-5677 and mention your interest in the Family Internet-based Early Bulimia Nervosa Study or e-mail
Jocelyn Lebow:jlebow@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu
4. Anorexia Prevention Program for Parents
(Stanford University Eating Disorder Program)
Stanford University is conducting a research study examining the effectiveness and acceptability of an online parent-training program to help prevent and/or overcome anorexia nervosa. The study is open to parents of girls 11-16 years old who show symptoms of anorexia nervosa. It involves a free six-week online class designed to teach about warning signs of anorexia, the thoughts and cognitions that occur during anorexia, how to intervene, and how to support healthy eating and exercise behaviors.
5. Do you have a child (adolescent or adult) who has been treated for an eating disorder?
Do you have a child (adolescent or adult) who has been treated for an eating disorder? If you do, your participation in this study would be greatly appreciated. In a study, conducted at the University of Ballarat, we are looking at parents’ experiences of having a child who has been diagnosed with an eating disorder. If you are happy to be part of our research, you will be asked to attend two 45-60 minute interviews. The study has been approved by the University of Ballarat Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and is being conducted as a Masters degree research project.
If you are interested in participating please contact:
6.Seeking Women in Recovery from Anorexia & Bulimia
(University of California-San Diego Medical Cener)
Women ages 18-45
Maintaining a "normal healthy weight"
No serious medical problems
No medications (other than birth control)
*May recieve compensation of up to $1200.00
