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Bulimia Nervosa

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24 US clinical trials · 13 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 20,000 participants

Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative 2

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NCT06594913

RECRUITING NA 264 participants

Optimizing Digital Health Technology Interventions to Increase Skill Acquisition and Utilization

Drexel University

NCT05473013

RECRUITING 252 participants

Incentive Processing and Learning in Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa

University of California, San Diego

NCT05056597

RECRUITING NA 150 participants

Changes in Inhibition and Valuation After Eating

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT05995496

RECRUITING NA 144 participants

Building an Equitable and Accessible System of Eating Disorder Care for VA, DoD, and Underrepresented Americans

VA Connecticut Healthcare System

NCT05304104

RECRUITING 100 participants

Neurobiological and Psychological Maintenance Mechanisms Associated With Anticipatory Reward in Bulimia Nervosa

University of Minnesota

NCT04917068

RECRUITING 78 participants

Avoidance-driven Decision Making and Learning in Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa

University of California, San Diego

NCT06566612

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Targeting Social Function in Anxiety and Eating Disorders

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

NCT06198023

RECRUITING Early Phase 1 60 participants

Naltrexone Neuroimaging in Teens With Eating Disorders

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

NCT05509257

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

Neurofeedback During Eating for Bulimia Nervosa

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT05614024

RECRUITING NA 26 participants

Relationships Between Exercise and Appetite in Women With Loss of Control Eating

Ohio University

NCT06602973

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet in Anorexia Nervosa

University of California, San Diego

NCT06000774

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

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

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

NCT07237607

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 410 participants

Effects of Negative Affect in Individuals With Binge Eating Episodes

University of California, San Diego

NCT03393039

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 76 participants

Identifying Effective Technological-based Augmentations to Enhance Outcomes From Self-help Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Binge Eating

Drexel University

NCT05937243

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 40 participants

Ketone Supplementation in Eating Disorders

University of California, San Diego

NCT05507008

COMPLETED 17,991 participants

Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NCT04378101

COMPLETED 89 participants

Neural Bases of Multiple Forms of Self-regulatory Control in Bulimia Nervosa

University of California, San Diego

NCT02997475

COMPLETED 61 participants

Examining Common Substrates of Eating and Alcohol Use Disorders

New York State Psychiatric Institute

NCT01172210

COMPLETED NA 32 participants

App-Based Mindfulness Training for Individuals With Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa

Yeshiva University

NCT05753410

COMPLETED NA 30 participants

Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Detect and Intervene on Maintenance Factors for Trans-diagnostic Binge Eating Pathology

Drexel University

NCT04126694

COMPLETED NA 25 participants

Engaging Latino Families in Eating Disorders Treatment

Mae Lynn Reyes-Rodriguez, PhD

NCT01470508

COMPLETED NA 10 participants

Effectiveness of Baclofen in the Treatment of People With Bulimia Nervosa or Binge Eating Disorder

New York State Psychiatric Institute

NCT00320047

COMPLETED NA 9 participants

Effectiveness of Prazosin in Bulimic Patients Experiencing Nightmares Due to PTSD

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

NCT02382848

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Bulimia Nervosa Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 24 US studies indexed under Bulimia Nervosa, and 13 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 54% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Bulimia Nervosa shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 1 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Bulimia Nervosa is led by University of California, San Diego with 6 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 24 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Bulimia Nervosa?

PlainTrial tracks 24 US clinical trials for Bulimia Nervosa, of which 13 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Bulimia Nervosa?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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