Breakfast sandwich study could unlock anorexia secrets
NCT ID NCT03100656
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares how people with anorexia nervosa, those who have recovered, and healthy controls metabolize food after eating a breakfast sandwich. Researchers aim to understand genetic and biochemical factors that influence food metabolism and anxiety around eating. The goal is to develop more effective treatments for anorexia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
breakfast sandwich
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could point toward new treatment strategies for anorexia nervosa by identifying key metabolic differences.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead directly to new therapies, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Program for Eating Disorders, Toronto General Hospital
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, Canada
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UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute
RECRUITINGLa Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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