We know from the lived experiences of neurodiverse women that there seems to be an overlap between ADHD and bulimia nervosa, but this is under-explored in research.
The study is looking to better understand how common ADHD is in women with bulimia nervosa, and what the clinical implications might be, to help improve eating disorder treatment provision for this population.
The lead researcher, Emma Kinnaird, is a clinical psychologist working at the University of Oxford.
Email: emma.kinnaird@psy.ox.ac.uk
They are also collaborating with Professor Kate Tchanturia (King’s College London) and the PEACE Pathway.
This study is looking for women aged 16+ with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa to take part.
You need to be sufficiently fluent in English to complete questionnaires and an interview in English.
You are welcome to take part whether or not you have an ADHD diagnosis, or whether or not you think you might have ADHD.
The study involves a brief screening call, and then completion of questionnaires and a clinical interview which asks about ADHD traits. This will all be done online.
The researchers cannot give an ADHD diagnosis as part of the study, but you will get a full written report on the clinical interview findings. This includes telling you if the interview suggests that you experience high levels of traits associated with ADHD, and recommendations for next steps.
If you would like more information, please email the researcher at emma.kinnaird@psy.ox.ac.uk