Using 3D body scans to check for malnutrition in eating disorders
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses a safe, non-invasive 3D body scanner to measure body shape and composition in people with eating disorders. It may help doctors better understand and monitor malnutrition during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 26 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa (either restricting or purging type).
- You are being admitted to the hospital because of medical problems caused by your eating disorder, such as low heart rate, low blood pressure, or abnormal labs.
- You do not have a different medical condition causing your malnutrition, and you do not have bulimia nervosa.
- You are not currently at high risk of suicide, and you do not have metal implants that interfere with the scan.
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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