Tiny study tests exercise during anorexia recovery – results uncertain
NCT ID NCT04817436
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a gentle, adapted physical activity program could help women with anorexia nervosa during refeeding. Researchers measured changes in a metabolic pathway linked to mood and energy. Only 9 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so the findings are not conclusive.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- adapted physical activity program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help understand whether light exercise is safe and beneficial during refeeding for anorexia nervosa.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small, terminated study with only 9 participants, so results are limited and may not apply broadly. No firm conclusions can be drawn.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Rouen
Rouen, 76031, France
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