March 2024
Relationship quality in anorexia nervosa
Researchers at Deakin University are currently seeking volunteers to participate in an online study investigating how attitudes towards body image and food influence our relationships with friends and family. Adults aged 18-30 years are eligible to take part.
Read moreJanuary 2024
Supporting adults with medically compromised eating disorders
Metro North Hospital and Health Service wish to extend an opportunity to carers of adult patients with eating disorders to participate in an upcoming research project - a co-designed investigation into a support system for those patients returning home from a hospital stay.
Read moreNovember 2023
Establishing consensus-based statements for the suitable implementation of yoga
Researchers at Deakin University are currently looking to recruit mental health professionals AND/OR yoga teachers/therapists with experience in eating disorders and/or yoga.
Read moreOctober 2023
Non-diet approaches, weight stigma, and psychosocial health
This research project investigates the effect of awareness, engagement, and endorsement of the non-diet approaches on several health outcomes and weight stigma.
Read moreSeptember 2023
ED-Care: Eating Disorder Medicare Benefit Schedule Items Evaluation
La Trobe University researchers are seeking opinions and feedback on the Medicare Eating Disorder Plan. The Medicare Eating Disorder Plan was introduced in November 2019. We want to learn what people who have lived experience of an eating disorder and who support a loved one with an eating disorder think about this new type of support. We also want to hear from health professionals who work with clients with an eating disorder on the Medicare Eating Disorder Plan.
Read moreMobile Sensing in Eating Disorders and Body Image Development Study
This research study will contribute toward the development of the digital tool to facilitate earlier detection of eating disorders, which is essential to improving recovery rates.
Read moreJuly 2023
Treatment for Pediatric Eating Disorders: Perspectives of Health Professionals
This study will explore how clinicians make decisions with regards to the care of children and adolescents with eating disorders. Clinicians and health care professionals who provide clinical care for pediatric eating disorders are invited to participate in this study.
Read moreThe co-creation of health professional education with lived experience advocates
The aim of this study is to investigate the lived experience of those with atypical anorexia to then use as an educational strategy to help health professionals better recognise and treat the condition. It will aim to break stereotypes, build empathy and clinical capability.
Read moreMay 2023
Perspectives on a Yoga Program for People Recovering from an Eating Disorder
This research project involves a one off co-design workshop and is inviting people with lived experience of an eating disorder along with carers and clinicians.
Read moreEffectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation for people with anorexia nervosa
Participants are sought for a treatment trial assessing the effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation for people with anorexia nervosa.
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