Fecal transplant for anorexia nervosa with digestive symptoms
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), which introduces healthy gut bacteria from a donor, can improve eating disorder symptoms and digestive issues in people with anorexia nervosa. It may help by balancing the gut microbiome, which could affect mood and appetite.
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Who can take part
- You are female and between 12 and 35 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.
- Your BMI is above 14 (or above the 0.3 percentile for your age if you are younger).
- You have digestive symptoms like constipation, bloating, or diarrhea.
- Your eating disorder started less than 2 years ago.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you have not taken probiotics or antibiotics in the past month.
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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