Could a gut bacteria transplant help treat anorexia?
NCT ID NCT07143981
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether fecal microbiome transplants (FMT) can improve gut health, thinking, and mood in people with anorexia nervosa. Twenty participants with restrictive-type anorexia will receive FMT capsules. The main goal is to see if the procedure is feasible and tolerable, while also measuring changes in gut bacteria, immune markers, and cognitive function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
fecal microbiome transplant (FMT) capsules
What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal new ways to treat anorexia by targeting the gut-brain connection, potentially leading to better therapies.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early feasibility study with only 20 participants. It is designed mainly to see if the procedure is tolerable, not to prove it works. Results may not apply broadly.
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London Health Sciences Research Institute
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