Stool swap: could gut germs drive eating disorders?
NCT ID NCT07196189
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study takes gut bacteria from women with eating disorders (like anorexia or bulimia) and gives them to mice to see if the mice gain or lose weight differently. The goal is to understand if an unhealthy gut microbiome can influence body weight and eating behavior. It's a basic science study, not a treatment trial.
What this could mean
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Active substance
fecal microbiota transplant (stool bacteria)
What this could lead to
If this works, it could show that gut bacteria play a role in eating disorders, pointing toward new ways to treat them.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small animal study. Results in mice may not apply to humans, and the study only looks at weight, not full eating disorder symptoms.
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University Rouen Hospital
RECRUITINGRouen, 76031, France
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