Sleep and health markers in teen girls with anorexia nervosa
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how anorexia nervosa affects sleep quality and certain health markers (proteins in the blood) in teenage girls. Researchers will track sleep patterns and blood work over one year to better understand the condition and how treatment helps.
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Who can take part
- You are a girl between ages 10 and 18
- You have been newly diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (not had it before)
- You are currently being treated at the Department of Psychiatry at University Hospital of Split in Croatia
- You can read and speak Croatian well enough to fill out questionnaires
- You are willing to wear a home sleep monitor and give blood samples at the start and after 12 months
- Your parent or guardian can attend appointments and give permission for you to join
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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