Fecal transplant study for teens with anorexia
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study is testing whether a fecal microbiota transplant (a procedure that transfers healthy gut bacteria from a donor) can help teenagers with anorexia nervosa reach a healthier weight. It may offer a new treatment option by targeting the gut-brain connection.
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Who can take part
- You are 12 to 17 years old
- You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (either restricting type or binge/purge type)
- You were assigned female at birth (you may identify as a different gender)
- You are currently a patient in the pediatric eating disorder program at McMaster Children's Hospital
- Your current weight is less than 85% of your treatment goal weight
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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