Metreleptin for Anorexia Nervosa
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a drug called metreleptin (a version of a hormone that helps regulate appetite and weight) in people hospitalized for anorexia nervosa. It may help with weight restoration and mood.
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Who can take part
- You are 17 to 65 years old.
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (by a doctor using standard criteria).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 13 and 18, and you weigh at least 35 kg (about 77 lbs).
- You are currently a patient in the Eating Disorders Unit at the University Hospital of Zurich.
- You understand German well enough to talk with the study team.
- You have mild to moderate depression symptoms (scores 8 or more on a depression scale).
- You are not currently using drugs, do not have an alcohol problem, and do not have serious medical conditions like diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or cancer.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you use two forms of birth control if you could become pregnant.
- You are not currently suicidal or engaging in serious self-harm.
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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