Body composition study for teens with anorexia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at body composition in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. It aims to better understand changes in the body during treatment and may help improve care.
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Who can take part
- You are a female
- You are between 12 and 18 years old
- You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa
- You are currently hospitalized at a specific clinic in Italy (San Giuseppe Hospital, Piancavallo)
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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