Exploring MDMA assisted therapy in eating disorders: mechanisms, clinical evidence, and future directions.
Journal of Eating Disorders December 29, 2025 Michael Harkhoe, Tim Offringa, Eric Vermetten
Patients with eating disorders (EDs), particularly anorexia nervosa (AN), experience a complex psychiatric condition often characterized by extreme food restriction, intense fear of weight gain, elevated levels of emotional dysregulation, body image disturbance, and comorbid trauma. Several of these factors can undermine the therapeutic alliance and reduce engagement with treatment,...