Could purging in eating disorders raise cancer risk? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06532734

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Denver Health and Hospital Authority Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study aims to see how common Barrett's esophagus is in people with eating disorders who have been purging (vomiting or ruminating) for at least 5 years. Researchers will use a simple, non-endoscopic device called EsoGuard to collect cell samples from the esophagus. The study will enroll 25 adults admitted to a specialized eating disorder center. Results could help decide if current screening guidelines should be expanded for this group.

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 this study finds a link, it could lead to better screening guidelines for Barrett's esophagus in people with eating disorders who purge.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (25 people) and only looks at one group. It may not apply to everyone with eating disorders, and it won't test any treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adenocarcinoma Of Esophagus anorexia nervosa Barrett esophagus binge eating disorder bulimia nervosa eating disorder esophageal adenocarcinoma Feeding and Eating Disorders rumination disorder Rumination Syndrome Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANOREXIA NERVOSA, BINGE EATING/PURGING TYPE BARRETT ESOPHAGUS EATING DISORDERS ESOPHAGEAL ADENOCARCINOMA RUMINATION VOMITING

Contacts and locations

Locations

ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition
RECRUITING

Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
RECRUITING

Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
RECRUITING

Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States

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