Lab-Grown brain cells shed light on Anorexia's inner workings

NCT ID NCT07580209

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Maria Miletta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study takes a small blood sample from women with severe anorexia and healthy women, then turns those cells into brain-like neurons in a dish. Researchers will test how these neurons respond to hunger and fullness hormones. The goal is to uncover cellular differences that might explain why anorexia persists, without giving any treatment to participants.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could reveal why the brain's hormone signaling goes wrong in anorexia, pointing toward future treatment targets.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small observational study with only 10 participants. It uses lab-grown cells, not real brains, so findings may not translate to actual patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorexia nervosa Feeding and Eating Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Private Praxis, Prof. Dr. Med. Gabriella Milos
RECRUITING

Zurich, 8006, Switzerland

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