Research Study Listings

Contact Information
Contact Name: Megan Martinho
Email: [email protected]
Study Location: 4510 Executive Dr, suite 315, La Jolla, CA 92121
Website: https://eatingdisorders.ucsd.edu/research/studies

Study Period
Start Date: 6/5/2024
End Date: 7/1/2028

Participant Requirements
Gender: Women
Age: 18-39
Travel: In-person participation in La Jolla, CA is required for this study. The study is only able to cover local (within San Diego area) travel costs.

Compensation
Participants will receive up to $150 plus mileage for imaging scans and all assessments
and receive pictures of your brain.

Study Information
Study Involves:

This research study involves one phone call and two study visits over one year:

o Brief screening typically over the phone (~30 minutes)
o Visit 1 – Interviews/Surveys/Physical Evaluation (~2 hours)
o Visit 2 – fMRI imaging/Computer tasks/Surveys (~3 hours)

Description of Services:
Researchers at UC San Diego are conducting an imaging research study on women with eating disorders to help us examine the neurobiology of eating disorders. We will investigate areas of the brain responsible for learning using brain imaging techniques, computer tasks, and self-report questionnaires and interviews.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Paige Davis
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://tinyurl.com/CarerStudy

Research Setting
Online Survey

Study Period
Start Date: 3/5/2024
End Date: 9/1/2026

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 18+
Travel: None.
Additional Information: You are eligible to take part in this research project if you:
– Are aged 18+ years old
– Are able to read English
– Identify as the caregiver of a young person (25yrs or younger) with a current or past eating disorder diagnosis

Compensation
None

Study Information
Study Involves: The study involves an online survey that should take no longer than 45 minutes to complete. This can be completed at a place, date, and time suitable to you. You will be asked to respond to basic questions regarding your demographics (e.g., age, gender, relationship to the affected individual), and to provide basic clinical information regarding your young person (e.g., age, gender, clinical diagnosis).

The online survey will also involve a series of measures and questions exploring your experience as a caregiver, the impact of caregiving, and your needs as a caregiver. Upon conclusion of the survey, there will be the opportunity for you to enter your email address to be contacted regarding a follow-up interview and/or trialing the intervention should you be interested.

To participate, please visit:
https://tinyurl.com/CarerStudy

Description of Services:
Researchers at Swinburne University, in partnership with Eating Disorders Families Australia, are seeking volunteers to participate in a research project exploring the experience and impact of caring for a young person with an eating disorder, in addition to caregivers’ needs and experiences.
It is hoped that findings from this study will be used to inform the development of an intervention for caregivers.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Victoria Keane
Email: [email protected]
Study Location: 350 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY, 11030

Study Period
Start Date: 6/15/2023
End Date: 3/31/2028

Participant Requirements
Gender: Women
Age: 16-22
Travel: Participants will be required to travel to the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in Manhasset, NY for the fMRI session. Compensation for travel expenses may be provided if needed.
Additional Information:
Participants must be eligible to undergo an fMRI scan, meaning they cannot have any conditions or circumstances that would prevent safe fMRI participation. This includes having removable body piercings, no permanent retainers, dental implants, or other metal objects in or on the body that are incompatible with fMRI procedures, as well as no medical conditions or implanted devices that would make MRI scanning unsafe.

Compensation
Participants will be compensated for each session they complete. They will receive a $25 Amazon gift card for the initial virtual interview, approximately $130 for the fMRI session (including earnings from a gambling task, with the possibility of earning more), and an additional $25 Amazon gift card for completing the six-month follow-up questionnaires. Participants who do not complete the entire study will be paid for the sessions they have completed, with payment provided at the end of each session.

Study Information
Study Involves:

Participants will complete a brief phone screening to determine eligibility, followed by a 90-minute remote clinical interview conducted via secure videoconferencing. They will then attend a 1.5-hour in-person session that includes an fMRI scan, paperwork, questionnaires, and a gambling task completed while undergoing fMRI scanning. Six months later, participants will complete the same questionnaires remotely via email, which will take approximately 30 minutes. Overall, participation involves three sessions totaling about 3.5 hours, with the final session occurring six months after the fMRI scan.

Description of Services:
This study aims to better understand how women with anorexia nervosa make decisions involving risk and uncertainty compared to women without the disorder. Participants will complete decision-making tasks while undergoing brain imaging (fMRI) to identify the brain regions involved in these processes. By examining differences in how risk and uncertainty are processed, researchers hope to gain insight into the brain mechanisms that may contribute to anorexia nervosa and identify potential targets for future treatments.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Bailey Counterman
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://okstateches.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3skw7z4AsfwGUZw

Study Period
Start Date: 5/8/2026
End Date: 5/8/2027

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 18+
Travel: None.
Additional information:
You may be eligible if you:
If you have a past or current diagnosed or self-diagnosed eating disorder (18+), reside in the US, and are English-speaking.

Compensation
None.

Study Information
Study Involves:

Participants will:
• Complete a brief screener
• Answer demographic questions
• Complete a 20–30 minute online survey
Participation is voluntary and confidential. Participants may exit the study at any time without penalty. This study has been approved by the Oklahoma State University Institutional Review Board.

Description of Services:
Researchers at Oklahoma State University are seeking participants for a study exploring how individuals with a past or current eating disorder perceive therapists based on information commonly shared during initial interactions. This short, anonymous questionnaire (20-30 minutes) aims to better understand your perspectives of therapists who treat eating disorders, and to help inform future therapeutic interventions.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Ella Janes
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://oxfordxpsy.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KWXuEDYPDIewNo

Study Period
Start Date: 7/21/2026
End Date: 5/31/2027

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 16+
Travel: None.
Participants must be aged 16 or over and currently live in the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. We are recruiting people who have, or suspect they may have, ARFID or anorexia, and people who do not experience eating difficulties. A formal diagnosis is not required. Further eligibility criteria are assessed at the beginning of the survey.

Compensation
None.

Study Information
Study Involves:

Participants will complete a single confidential online survey lasting approximately 25-30 minutes. The survey includes questions about eating experiences, anxiety, low mood and feelings of shame. There are no interviews or follow-up appointments.

Description of Services:
This University of Oxford study explores whether shame plays a role in Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). It will compare experiences of shame among people with ARFID, people with anorexia nervosa, and people without current eating difficulties. We hope the findings will improve understanding of the emotional experiences associated with ARFID and anorexia and inform future research and clinical support.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Laura Marie Thornton
Email: [email protected]
Website: edgi2.org

Study Period
Start Date: 10/24/2024
End Date: 9/30/2027

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 18-99
Travel: None.
Must be a resident in the US

Compensation
$30 egift card

Study Information
Study Involves:

Answering questions (online) about disordered eating, health, and behaviors and submitted a saliva sample (from your home using a kit we mail to you).
Please visit: https://redcap.link/EDGI2 (English)
https://redcap.link/EDGI2es (Spanish)

Description of Services:
The purpose of this research study is to better understand genetic, medical, and behavioral factors associated with eating disorders, specifically anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), binge-eating disorder (BED), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN). To do this, we will collect DNA samples from more than 20,000 people worldwide with the goal of better understanding eating disorders so we can develop better treatments and help prevent the onset of these disorders.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Lilian Palmer
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://redcap.link/7z8uus10

Study Period
Start Date: 5/29/2026
End Date: 6/30/2027

Participant Requirements
Gender: Women
Age: 18-25

Compensation
Option to enter email into a raffle for $20 gift card.

Study Information
Study Involves:

A brief (~30 minute) anonymous online questionnaire.

Description of Services:
Do you struggle with eating and/or body image concerns? Are you 18-25 years old?

Participate in a study examining the relationship between exercise and eating motivations and behaviors! The study will be completed entirely online and anonymously through a series of self-report questionnaires. These questionnaires will ask about medical and mental health conditions, treatment history, eating and exercise behaviors and motivations, body image and food-related feelings, and mood. Participants who complete all study surveys will have the option to enter their email into a raffle for a $20 gift card. You may access the study by following this link: https://redcap.link/7z8uus10

Contact Information
Contact Name: Titania Dixon-Luinenburg
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8BKmyXSh41wWIOG

Study Period
Start Date: 2/2/2026
End Date: 12/31/2026

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 19+
Travel: None.
Additional requirements: We are seeking participants living in Canada and the U.S. who are 19 or more years old and fluent in English. Participants also need to endorse current eating disorder symptoms and a lifetime history of anorexia in our screener.

Compensation
For each participant who completes part 1 and part 2 of the study, we will donate $5 to the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (this study is conducted from the University of British Columbia in Canada, which is why we are donating to this organization).

Study Information
Study Involves:
This is a two-part survey study spaced 6 months apart. Part 1 will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, while part 2 will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Description of Services:
The purpose of this research is to better understand why anorexia can be so difficult to let go of. A prominent theory in psychology suggests that everyone has basic psychological needs, including the need to feel autonomous, capable, and connected to others. In this study, we’re exploring the ways in which anorexia may help individuals meet these needs, while also undermining well-being and sense of self over time. Overall, I hope that this knowledge can help improve treatment and recovery support.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Stephanie Miles
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://redcap.link/xg9bq91e

Study Period
Start Date: 5/4/2026
End Date: 12/20/2027

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 16+
Travel: None.

Compensation
Participants in the US can go into a draw to win one of five $100USD gift vouchers. Participants in Australia will be able to go into a draw to win one of five $150AUD gift vouchers.

Study Information
Study Involves:

Completing a short online survey about your experiences with FBT. Participation typically takes ~10mins for clinicians, and ~15-20mins for people with lived experience and carers.

Description of Services:
This research study aims to better understand experiences and perspectives of FBT for anorexia nervosa. Further, this study will compare perceptions on FBT between people in Australia and the United States to better understand potential differences.

We are looking for people in Australia and the US who have ever received FBT as patients, carers who have ever participated in FBT with their loved ones, as well as clinicians who have ever delivered FBT.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Rocky Stroud II
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.broadinstitute.org/EDgenetics

Study Period
Start Date: 3/1/2024
End Date: 12/31/2026

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 18+
Travel: None.

Compensation
Participants are not compensated. All participants are entered into a raffle for a $150 gift card, and the raffle is pulled monthly.

Study Information
Study Involves:

Our study involves a screening questionnaire (~15 questions) to determine eligibility. For those who are eligible, we will then request consent. After consent, there are three rounds of patient self-reported questionnaires. Lastly, we will mail participants a saliva collection kit and request the specimen to be shipped back.

Description of Services:
The knowledge that researchers and clinicians have on the causes and prevalence of anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) is limited. Under the leadership of Drs. Archana Basu (HSPH), Benjamin Neale (Broad), and Mark Daly (Broad), our team at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is recruiting participants for a study to learn about how eating disorders like AN and BN affect individuals across the United States and how these conditions are shaped by genetic factors. This study has the potential to expand knowledge of the genetic risk factors underlying eating disorders using large-scale data and sample collection, so that future progress in research and therapeutics can be applicable to and better serve a diverse population.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Isabel Cunha
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://neu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cMGNFqiKCsq2svk

Study Period
Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 7/1/2027

Participant Requirements
Gender: Women
Age: 18-35
Travel: None.

Compensation
Participants may provide their emails to enter a raffle for a $75 Amazon e-gift card. For participants who complete the interview, they will be compensated $15 for their time.

Study Information
Study Involves:

A 25 minute online survey via Qualtrics and an optional 45-minute interview.

Description of Services:
We are recruiting participants for a study examining how social media users’ exposure to and engagement with public figures (influencers, celebrities) who openly discuss or are perceived to be taking GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound) relates to their body image and eating behaviors. While prior research suggests anti-fat bias is associated with greater interest in GLP-1 RAs, little is known about how following and engaging with public figures who discuss these medications relates to followers’ own body image and eating. This mixed-methods study aims to address that gap by examining differences in level of exposure to and engagement with such public figures in relation to body image and disordered eating, along with participants’ lived experiences of this exposure.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Emma Grace Aquilino
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://forms.gle/pYWB1BjNN8MRd2St6

Study Period
Start Date: 6/30/2026
End Date: 9/15/2026

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 12-18
Travel: None.

Compensation
None.

Study Information
Study Involves:

Asking about age, gender, unweighted GPA, 28 questions of EDEQ.

Description of Services:
This study explores the relationship between perfectionism and eating disorder symptoms in high-achieving students. Using an anonymous survey and the EDE-Q questionnaire, researchers will examine whether students who tie their self-worth to academic success are more likely to experience disordered eating behaviors. The findings aim to improve support for students struggling with perfectionism and mental health challenges.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Megan Martinho
Email: [email protected]
Study Location: 4510 Executive Dr, suite 315, La Jolla, CA 92121
Website: https://eatingdisorders.ucsd.edu/research/studies

Study Period
Start Date: 11/30/2021
End Date: 1/1/2028

Participant Requirements
Gender: Women
Age: 18-39
Travel: In-person participation in La Jolla, CA is required for this study. The study is only able to cover local (within San Diego area) travel costs.

Compensation
Participants will receive up to $450 plus mileage for imaging scans and all assessments and receive pictures of your brain.

Study Information
Study Involves:

This research study involves one phone call and three study visits over one year:
o Brief screening typically over the phone (~30 minutes)
o Visit 1 – Interviews/Surveys/Physical Evaluation (~3 hours)
o Visit 2 – fMRI imaging/Computer tasks/Surveys/Study Meal (~5 hours)
o Visit 3 – 1-Year Follow Up Interviews/Surveys (~4 hours)

Description of Services:
Researchers at UC San Diego are conducting an imaging research study on women with eating disorders to help us examine the neurobiology of eating disorders. We will investigate areas of the brain responsible for ‘liking’, ‘wanting’, and learning using brain imaging techniques, computer tasks, a test meal, and self-report questionnaires and interviews.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Franziska Wirth
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://oxfordxpsy.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBHXl7lvxAhJDpk

Study Period
Start Date: 7/21/2026
End Date: 10/28/2027

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 16+
Travel: None.
Three groups of participants are sought: 1) People with a diagnosis of ARFID or who suspect they might have ARFID 2) People with a diagnosis of Anorexia or who suspect they might have Anorexia 3) People without a diagnosed or suspected eating disorder

Compensation
None.

Study Information
Study Involves:

Participants will be asked to fill in seven short questionnaires focusing on demographic information, eating disorder symptoms, core beliefs, parental/caregiver bonding, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. After completing the questionnaires, participants will be taken to a debrief screen which will provide information on how to reach out for support if required. Participants will also have the option to leave their email address should they wish to be contacted about the study results in the future. Participants will then be able to exit the survey. Participants may withdraw at any point for any reason before submitting their answers by pressing the ‘exit button’.

Description of Services:
ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is a relatively newly established diagnosis. Whilst other eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa have been researched for decades, research about the development and treatment of ARFID is still sparse. The aim of this research is to develop an understanding of the role of early bonding experiences with parents/primary carers and the role of eating disorder-related beliefs in those with ARFID compared to those with Anorexia Nervosa. It is hoped that this can further the understanding of possible risk factors and inform the development of treatment approaches for ARFID. As we are seeking to explore potential differences in parental bonding experiences and eating disorder-related beliefs across three groups of people, we are looking for the following participants: People with a diagnosis of ARFID or who suspect they might have ARFID. People with a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa or who suspect they might have Anorexia. People with no diagnosed or suspected eating disorder.

Disclaimer:

GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) medications were approved by the FDA to treat Type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. In many people, these medications reduce feelings of hunger, motivation to eat, and many experience significant and sometimes rapid weight loss.

There is very little research related to the impact GLP-1s have on people with eating disorders. Studies have found mixed findings – some found that it may decrease binge eating episodes for those with binge eating disorder or bulimia nervosa while another study on binge eating disorder found patients didn’t experience any change in their eating disorder behaviors.

There are potential risks for GLP-1s in people experiencing eating disorders, including misuse. Since there is little known about the psychological and physical impact of GLP-1s and eating disorders, it’s critical for researchers to evaluate the experiences of those with an eating disorder diagnosis and their usage of GLP-1 medications.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Morgan Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://redcap.louisville.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=T4WKM3JE9T9HJ9WF&survey_source=NEDA

Study Period
Start Date: 3/5/2025
End Date: 3/4/2028

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 18-65
Travel: None.
Additional Information:
Internet connection and a device that can access the internet.

Compensation
Participants who engage with the main study survey have the option to be entered into a drawing for a $150 gift card.

Study Information
Study Involves:

This study involves answering two online surveys. The first is a prescreening survey to determine eligibility. If a participant is eligible, they may continue on to the main study survey. The total time to complete both surveys is about 15 minutes.

Description of Services:

This research study is aimed at investigating patterns of misuse of prescription weight loss drugs among individuals with eating disorders. This is a one-time data collection of participants’ perspectives of and experiences with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) prescription weight loss drugs. The information collected from this study will inform researchers about what people with eating disorders know about GLP-1 drugs, how often they are exposed to marketing and advertising of these drugs, and how they are using these drugs, if at all.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Katerina Rinaldi
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://bit.ly/nsu-ed-survey

Study Period
Start Date: 6/9/2026
End Date: 9/9/2026

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 18+
Travel: None.

Compensation
None.

Study Information
Study Involves:

A one-time survey totaling 10-15 minutes.

Description of Services:
The purpose of this study is to better understand the connections between sensory experience, emotions, and food and body-related avoidance in eating disorders. The researchers are specifically interested in the role of the basic emotion of disgust. The ultimate goal is to improve exposure-based treatment for EDs and to better understand and address related GI distress/anxiety.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Katherine Thompson
Email: [email protected]

Study Period
Start Date: 10/8/2025
End Date: 10/8/2026

Participant Requirements
Gender: Women
Age: 18+
Travel: None.

Compensation
Participants will be compensated $5 for the survey and $20 for the optional interview.

Study Information
Study Involves:

Interested individuals can complete our initial screening survey to determine their eligibility.

Once enrolled, participants will complete a brief (15-min) needs assessment survey that asks about their experiences with loss of control over eating during pregnancy, barriers to treatment, and treatment preferences. Participants will also have the opportunity to do a follow-up virtual interview (about 30 min) with a member of our study team to talk more in depth about their experiences.

Description of Services:
The goal of our study is to create a new treatment for loss of control over eating during pregnancy. The first step of designing a new treatment is hearing from folks who have experienced loss of control over eating during pregnancy. To do this, we are conducting a mixed-methods research study that involves a one-time online survey and an optional virtual follow-up interview.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Mary Iellamo
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://springfieldcollege.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TcQDcbT8IFVxnU

Study Period
Start Date: 6/18/2026
End Date: 12/31/2026

Participant Requirements
Gender: Women
Age: 18+
Travel: None.

Compensation
None.

Study Information
Study Involves:

10-minute survey, 45-minute interview.

Description of Services:
The purpose of the study is to explore the relationship between participation in pro-anorexia media online and how people feel about their lived experience in their bodies.
I am seeking the perspectives of women with lived experience of eating disorders.

The surveys should take about 15-20 minutes to complete. Depending on responses, participants may be asked if they would like to provide an email address to be contacted about participating in an interview.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Elena Koning
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://research-study.nshealth.ca/surveys/?s=FPXHLHLKCECMNW78

Study Period
Start Date: 3/16/2026
End Date: 3/16/2027

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 18+
Travel: None.

Compensation
Participants will have the option of being entered into a draw for a chance to win one of 20 $100 Amazon gift cards. If a participant chooses to do this, there will be a different link at the end of the survey where you can enter your contact information. It will not be stored with the survey information and will be destroyed as soon as the draw is complete.

Study Information
Study Involves:

This study involves completing an online survey. The first part is a prescreening survey to determine eligibility. Eligible participants will continue to complete the rest of the survey on patient perspectives in eating disorder treatment.

Description of Services:
Participants are invited to take part in a survey run by Dr. Aaron Keshen at Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health. Eating disorder treatments need to be improved. Hearing from patients helps us find treatments that work well and feel right for people. This survey asks for your views on eating disorder treatments. Your answers will help plan new treatments and studies. If you agree to take part, we will ask you questions about your eating disorder, your past health and any drug use, and what you think about different treatments – how well they work, benefits, risks, and if you find them helpful. The survey will take about 20 minutes.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Morgan Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.louisvilleeatlab.com/tracking-restriction-affect-and-cognitions-trac-study-online.html

Study Period
Start Date: 8/1/2023
End Date: 7/31/2028

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 18-65
Travel: None.
Individuals with a restrictive eating disorder and past or current suicidality.

Compensation
Up to $350 for full participation.

Study Information
Study Involves:

Participants complete baseline screening and questionnaires, three weeks of smartphone‑based ecological momentary assessment, and continuous physiological monitoring using a mailed wrist sensor. They also complete follow‑up assessments at 1 month, 6 months, and 12 months.

Description of Services:
Drs. Cheri Levinson and April Smith from the University of Louisville and Auburn University are conducting an online and virtual research study that may help lead to a better understanding of eating disorders and cooccurring suicidality.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Adanya Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Study Location: 203 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219
Website: https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=JCDPN7XJL8YLTLHH

Study Period
Start Date: 9/1/2023
End Date: 9/1/2028

Participant Requirements
Gender: All genders
Age: 18+
Travel: Participants are required to travel to the CARI Center at Virginia Commonwealth University (located at 203 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219) for an MRI scanning visit. Travel reimbursement may be available. To learn more, contact the study team at [email protected].
Additional Information: Please complete the screening survey linked in the Website section.

Compensation
Participants can receive up to $500 for completing this study (plus potential bonuses for task and survey performance).

Study Information
Study Involves: The REPEAT Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University is currently recruiting adult participants who have symptoms of anorexia nervosa (e.g., restrictive eating, weight loss, fear of weight gain) and healthy adult participants with no history of a psychiatric disorder for a research study. The goal of the study is to understand how decision-making and its underlying brain function differs between individuals with symptoms of anorexia nervosa, those with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, and people with no history of either disorder. Participants in this study complete 3 study visits over the course of the year. The visits will involve questionnaires and interviews about participants’ mental health and health behaviors (e.g., eating habits), a brief medical screening with height, blind weight, vitals, and blood draw, and computer tasks completed during an fMRI brain scan. Additionally, on 2 occasions between visits, participants will complete online surveys on their smartphone for 2 weeks. Participants can receive up to $500 for completing this study (plus potential bonuses for task and survey performance). Some aspects of the study can be conducted remotely and reimbursement may be available for some travel costs.

For more information, please contact the REPEAT Lab at 804-828-2658 or [email protected], or click here.

Description of Services:
The goal of the study is to understand decision-making and its underlying brain function differs between individuals with symptoms of anorexia nervosa, those with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, and people with no history of either disorder.