Understanding the mechanisms behind eating behaviors and disorders
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Sanford Research North · NIH-11058512 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into how our thoughts and feelings affect eating habits, like eating disorders and obesity, and it's designed to help researchers learn more about these issues so they can better support people who struggle with them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sanford Research North NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fargo, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2021 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $783,613 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM134969-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11058512 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals experiencing eating disorders or problematic eating behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no history of eating disorders or related behavioral issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on exploring the bio-behavioral mechanisms that contribute to eating disorders and problematic eating behaviors, including obesity. The Sanford Center for Bio-behavioral Research aims to establish a center of excellence that will facilitate clinical research in this area. The center will also provide training and support for early-stage investigators, ensuring a robust pipeline of future research in eating behaviors. By integrating various research cores, the center will enhance the understanding of clinically relevant processes related to eating disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and interventions for individuals struggling with eating disorders and obesity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding bio-behavioral mechanisms in eating disorders, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful findings.
Where this research is happening
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Sanford Research North
Fargo, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wonderlich, Stephen Arthur — Sanford Research North
- Study coordinator: Wonderlich, Stephen Arthur
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.