European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association
September 1, 2024
Karolina Cuerva, Dean Spirou, Adrian Cuerva et al.
9 citations
Most participants in existing studies reported meaningful reductions in eating disorder symptoms and expressed openness to psychedelics as a treatment, though some raised concerns about adverse effects and emphasized the need for psychological support to ensure safety and efficacy. This systematic scoping review mapped 17 eligible studies from an initial 1,290 publications, concluding that while preliminary evidence suggests psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy may be a viable treatment option, more robust research designs are needed to confirm efficacy, generalizability, and safety.
European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association
May 11, 2025
Margaret Sala, Corey R Roos, Hedy Kober et al.
4 citations
A single-session digital intervention combining cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness training for binge-eating disorder was tested in 21 adults. All participants completed the 60-minute program and rated its usability, satisfaction, engagement, visual appeal, understandability, helpfulness, and desire to continue as excellent—averaging above four on a five-point scale. At one-month follow-up, participants showed large reductions in binge eating episodes and binge eating scale scores, and medium reductions in overall eating disorder symptoms. The pilot suggests the single session is acceptable, feasible, and preliminarily effective for reducing binge eating.
European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association
December 15, 2024
Hubertus Himmerich, Beate Herpertz-Dahlmann, Sabrina Mörkl
4 citations
Blood-based biomarkers and neuroimaging have advanced understanding of the biology of eating disorders and expanded diagnostic options. This editorial introduces a collection on novel biological treatments, including intermittent theta burst stimulation, therapeutic drug monitoring, pharmacological treatments (olanzapine, metreleptin, psychedelics, anti-inflammatory medications), microbiome-based treatments like pro- and prebiotics, and individually tailored approaches. Research on brain areas and bodily systems linked to memory, emotions, and immune function may broaden biological treatment options for people with eating disorders.