Metabolic diet to help prevent relapse in anorexia
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This study tests whether a specific diet can help people with anorexia nervosa stay well and avoid relapse after weight restoration. It focuses on “metabolic” (energy and blood sugar-related) effects, checked with blood work and regular visits.
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Who can take part
- You are female, age 18 to 40
- Your current body weight index (BMI) is 18.5 or higher
- You have an anorexia nervosa diagnosis (DSM-5), and you have recently regained weight from underweight within the last 6 months
- You speak English and can be medically cleared by a doctor (stable vitals and initial blood tests)
- You must not have certain mental health diagnoses like psychosis or bipolar disorder, or an active substance use problem
- You must not be pregnant or have major medical problems like diabetes, and you may need to be off certain metabolism-affecting meds for about 2 weeks
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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