Scientists investigate whether Body's own antibodies drive eating disorders

NCT ID NCT03510533

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aimed to find out if people with eating disorders have unusual antibodies that attack natural chemicals controlling appetite. Researchers collected blood samples from 211 participants, including patients with anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating, and healthy volunteers. The goal was to better understand the biology behind these conditions, not to test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa eating disorder Feeding and Eating Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre d'Investigation Clinique

    Rouen, 76031, France