New french screening tool aims to catch eating disorders in athletes early

NCT ID NCT07617701

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is adapting and testing a French version of the Athletic Disordered Eating (ADE) scale, a 17-question screening tool designed specifically for athletes. Researchers will enroll 229 athletes aged 15 to 70 who exercise more than 6 hours per week. Participants complete the French ADE scale along with a standard eating attitudes test to see how well the new tool identifies those at risk for disordered eating.

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 validated, the French ADE scale could provide a reliable tool for coaches and doctors to identify athletes at risk of eating disorders early.
What could go wrong: This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The scale may not perform equally across all sports or age groups, and further research would be needed to confirm its usefulness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATHLETE EATING DISORDER PREVENTION EATING DISORDERS SYMPTOMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Caen Normandy

Caen, Basse-Normandie, 14000, France

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