Fecal transplant for eating disorders
Part of Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a fecal microbiota transplant (transferring healthy donor stool into your gut) can help treat eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder. It is for women ages 18 to 50 who have not had antibiotics in the last 3 months.
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Who can take part
- Women ages 18 to 50.
- Diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder (ED).
- First visit to the nutrition clinic at Rouen University Hospital for your ED.
- Positive SCOFF screening test for an ED.
- No antibiotics in the last 3 months.
- No history of inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's or colitis) or past gut surgery.
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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