Take part in eating disorders research
Take part in eating disorders research
On this page your will find requests from people engaged in research about eating disorders, who are looking for individuals to take part in their projects.
Please be aware that these research projects are independent and not connected to SWEDA. The inclusion of a research project on these pages does not represent an endorsement of the project by SWEDA and SWEDA in no way accepts responsibility for any aspect of the project or the data collected.
Be aware that in participating in a project you do so at your own risk and that it would be advisable to be familiar with the guidelines and policies under which a particular research project runs.
If you have any research that you would like us to link to, and are based in a UK college or university, please do get in touch.
Open Research Projects
The EDEN Study Team are recruiting adults with anorexia nervosa and depression for ketamine research at King’s College Hospital. The EDEN Study aims to examine the feasibility of using oral ketamine to treat depression in people with both conditions. The study involves receiving oral capsules of either ketamine or placebo, under close medical supervision, twice per week for four weeks, alongside psychoeducation. Participants are invited to share their experience of the study through interviews and digital diaries. There is an in-person screening and baseline assessment (online) prior to dosing. Follow-ups take place at 4 weeks (in-clinic), 3 and 6 months (online). As reimbursement, participants receive up to £190 plus travel expenses covered.
EDEN Study Participant Inclusion Criteria
- Aged over 18
- Diagnosed with anorexia for at least three years
- Experiencing depression that has not responded to treatment
- A body mass index of over 14kg/m2
- A weight of over 40kgs
- Willing to attend study visits in London
To find out more or apply, contact the EDEN study team: [email protected]
Want to learn new ways of coping with difficult thoughts and feelings you have about your body and how to adopt a body-neutral mindset?
Who? Young people aged 13-21 years old anywhere in the UK.
Help psychologists at the University of Bath test out an online programme designed to explore the thoughts and feelings young people have about their body and join the Body Neutrality Movement! You will learn about a body-neutral mindset, how to cope with these difficult thoughts and feelings and inspire others along the way! All by answering a few questions and without having to talk to anyone. You’ll even have the opportunity to build your own body neutrality action plan along the way!
Participants are invited to engage with a 30-minute, anonymous, online activity.
All participants can opt to be entered into a prize draw to win a £25 Amazon voucher.
Extra info
University of Bath Research Ethics Committee approval ref 5950-11850
Recruitment end date: 01/03/2026. Study end date: 01/05/2027
Researcher name: Abigail Targett [email protected]
Supervisor name(s): Maria Loades [email protected] & Tom Barry [email protected]
Want your voice heard in research? Join this advisory group!
Researchers at the University of Exeter are inviting individuals with lived experience of an eating disorder and food insecurity / poverty to advise their research on this topic.
What's involved?
Take part in 3-4 online meetings across 18 months to share your lived experience and shape the direction of the study.
Payment: £25 per hour for your time.
For details or to take part, email: [email protected] or [email protected].
A new study is looking for volunteers to share their experiences to improve understanding of eating disorder recovery for people with ADHD.
They're looking for participants who meet the following criteria:
- Identifying as having ADHD and experience of an eating disorder
- Have received therapy which addressed your eating disorder
- Aged 18+
- Able to communicate in English
Participants will be invited to take part in a creative activity where they will draw and decorate a life-sized body outline in response to prompts during a semi-structured interview, followed by an interview to discuss their experiences. Interviews can take place in person at one of the UWE Bristol campuses. If participants are unable to attend in person or complete the body mapping activity there is the option to do a qualitative interview online instead.
To find out more about taking part, contact: [email protected]
Opportunity to take part in an eye-tracking study
Looking for participants who meet the following critieria:
- Have a current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
- Be a woman aged 18-30 years
- Be fluent in English
- Have normal vision or normal vision when wearing contact lenses
- Not have to wear glasses (they don’t work well with the eye-tracking equipment)
- Not have a psychotic disorder, a substance use disorder
- Not be currently pregnant
Where?
An eye-tracking lab in 12a Priory Road (BS8 1TU) at the University of Bristol
What will I need to do?
This will involve viewing images of women’s bodies and faces, whilst eye-tracking equipment records your eye movements.
How long will the session last?
The session should last no longer than 90 minutes
Will I be reimbursed?
Yes, after the study you will be given a £30 Amazon voucher, as well as reimbursement for reasonable travel costs
If you’d like to take part or would like more information, please sign up via this link https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/online-screening or email the researcher at [email protected]
