Current Studies (Actively Recruiting)
Learning & Outcome in AN
Erin Reilly, PhD
Help us understand whether differences in youth learning may account for different responses to Family-Based Treatment!
We are recruiting females (ages 14-17) who are currently struggling with anorexia nervosa AND youth who have no history of an eating disorder.
Mindful Motivation Study
Rachel Radin, PhD
Join the UCSF Mindful Motivation Study to learn mindfulness skills and improve your eating behaviors!
We are recruiting adults (18+) who experience at least 1 binge episode a month and have access to a smartphone or computer.
BrainEx Study
Sasha Gorrell, PhD
Neural correlates of reinforcement learning specific to hyperactivity in adolescent Anorexia Nervosa.
We are recruiting teens (ages 14-18) with anorexia nervosa OR with no history of an eating disorder or current psychiatric disorder
MAXED Study
Sasha Gorrell, PhD
Exercise study for young women with and without disordered eating patterns.
We are recruiting females (ages 16-22) with symptoms of disordered eating OR no history of disordered eating.
TMS Study
Sasha Gorrell, PhD
Non-invasive brain stimulation to treat Anorexia Nervosa!
We are recruiting adults (18+) with anorexia nervosa to participate.
SPANYA Study
Marissa Raymond-Flesch, MD, MPH
Study of Psilocybin for Anorexia in Young Adults (SPANYA)
We are recruiting individuals (ages 18-25) with anorexia nervosa who have tried at least one previous treatment and can identify two family members for support.
Current Studies (Not Actively Recruiting)
OPTED Trial
Erin C. Accurso, PhD
Implementation of Family-Based Treatment in Publicly-Funded Mental Health Settings
Medicaid Health Services Data
Erin C. Accurso, PhD
Understanding Health Care Service Utilization in Medicaid-Insured Youth with Eating Disorders
Calm-ED
Erin Accurso, PhD & Ellen Fitzsimmons-Craft, PhD
Improving Access to Evidence-Based Treatment for Adults with Eating Disorders on Public Insurance
Online Training in FBT
Daniel Le Grange, PhD
An Enhanced Form of Online Training in Family-Based Treatment for Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa.
Health Consequences of Disordered Eating
Jason Nagata, MD, MSc
Disordered Eating and Muscle-Enhancing Behaviors in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health
ED Attitudes/Behaviors in Sexual/Gender Minorities
Jason Nagata, MD, MSc
Eating Disorders and Body Image in Sexual and Gender Minorities: The PRIDE Study
UCSF EDP Medical Registry
Jason Nagata, MD, MSc and Andrea Garber, PhD
UCSF Eating Disorder Program Medical Registry
ABCD Study
Jason Nagata, MD, MSc
Eating Disorders in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study
Recently Completed Studies
StRONG Study
Andrea Garber, PhD
The Study of Refeeding to Optimize iNpatient Gains was a prospective randomized controlled trial examining two different diets for nutritional rehabilitation during hospitalization, among patients 12 to 24 years old. Unlike previous studies in this area of research, participants were followed for one year after leaving the hospital. The purpose was to study the relationship between dietary style of refeeding during hospitalization and the rate of recovery and relapse in the outpatient setting.
SHAAN Study
Andrea Garber, PhD
Weight gain during hospitalization predicts better outcomes for patients with Anorexia Nervosa. However, weight gain is difficult to achieve and little is known about optimal diets to safely maximize nutritional recovery. The SHAAN study was a prospective examination of refeeding during hospitalization among patients 9 to 20 years old. The purpose was to study the relation between diet and weight change, so that better nutritional approaches can be developed.
The National Eating Disorder Quality Improvement Collaborative
Andrea Garber, PhD & Sara Buckelew, MD, MPH
The National Eating Disorder Quality Improvement Collaborative is a national collaborative of Adolescent Medicine sites that provide care to patients with eating disorders. The initial goal of this collaboration was to collect and pool outcome data in order to compare effectiveness of different programs in the context of available services.
Optimizing Fidelity in Family-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa
Daniel Le Grange, PhD
We conducted a research study that involved coding audio-recorded sessions of family-based treatment for anorexia nervosa to examine therapists' adherence to the family-based treatment manual. This study aimed to optimize the efficacy of family-based treatment.