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20,000-Person DNA hunt aims to crack eating disorder code

NCT ID NCT06594913

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to collect genetic data and detailed symptom histories from 20,000 people with or without eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, and ARFID. Participants complete questionnaires and provide a saliva sample for DNA analysis. The goal is to identify genetic factors that influence these conditions, which could eventually lead to better treatments. The study prioritizes diversity, aiming to include at least 30% participants from underrepresented groups.

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 uncover genetic links that point toward better treatments or prevention strategies for eating disorders.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and genetic findings can take years to translate into clinical use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorexia nervosa avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder binge eating disorder Binge-Eating Disorder bulimia nervosa Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANOREXIA NERVOSA AVOIDANT RESTRICTIVE FOOD INTAKE DISORDER BINGE EATING DISORDER BULIMIA NERVOSA

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Comenzar de Nuevo

    RECRUITING

    Monterrey, Mexico

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  • Karolinska Institutet

    RECRUITING

    Stockholm, Sweden

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  • QIMR Berghofer

    RECRUITING

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    RECRUITING

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-7160, United States

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  • University of Otago

    RECRUITING

    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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