Study of gut-body signals in anorexia nervosa
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies how your gut and brain communicate in people with anorexia nervosa. It may help researchers understand symptoms and find better ways to measure or treat the condition.
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Who can take part
- You have a primary diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (for the patient group)
- You are female and age 15 to 40, and your body mass index (BMI) is at least 18.5
- You are currently in a residential, partial, or intensive outpatient treatment status (and moved out of acute status)
- You use birth control that includes hormonal and either single-barrier or double-barrier methods during the whole study
- You can walk on your own, have a smartphone with a data plan, and can do study visits in English
- You are willing and able to follow all study procedures and sign the consent form
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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