Biological treatments for co-occurring eating disorders and psychological trauma: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many people with eating disorders report having experienced childhood maltreatment or a traumatic event prior to developing an eating disorder. Although many people with eating disorders have significant traumatic exposure or symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, very little research has examined the effects of combined treatments for this group. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize all existing research on biological treatments for those with eating disorders and psychological trauma, evaluate their safety, and identify future areas of research in this area to support patients with eating disorders and psychological trauma.

Method

A multi-step literature search, according to an a priori protocol was performed on PubMed, Embase, A

SUBMITTER: van Beers E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11914888 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature