The ultimate goal of research in the Johns Hopkins Eating Disorders Program is to improve understanding of eating disorders and develop new treatments for these serious conditions. Our current research includes projects in neuroimaging, decision making and learning, clinical outcomes, and endocrine and metabolic disturbances resulting from eating disorders. We routinely seek participants to help us in these research projects.

The studies listed below are currently actively recruiting participants. 

Anorexia Nervosa

Principal Investigator: Joseph McGuire, Ph.D.

This research study examines “interoception” — your ability to perceive internal sensations. Across four visits, participants will do computer tasks, undergo an MRI scan, and engage in breathing exercises and mindfulness meditation in virtual reality. We aim to characterize the ability of adolescents with OCD, anxiety, and anorexia to sense their internal state, compared to adolescents without these conditions. Eligible participants must be 12-17 years old, have a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, OCD, or anxiety, be fluent in English, be right-handed, and be able to undergo an MRI scan. Participants can earn up to $200 in compensation. For more information, go to jhucoach.org/vitals, email [email protected], or call (443)-300-8836.