Amino acids for anorexia nervosa, compared with placebo
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking certain amino acids can help people with anorexia nervosa. Participants are randomly assigned to amino acids or a placebo (a look-alike with no active ingredient) to see which works better.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.
- You are between 16 and 50 years old.
- You can give written consent to join the study.
- You do not have schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders.
- You do not have bulimia nervosa.
- You don’t have an active substance use disorder, and you’re not pregnant or planning pregnancy during the study.
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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