Could loose joints explain pain in anorexia? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07159867

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study will check how common joint hypermobility (being double-jointed) and pain are in 100 female patients aged 13-25 with anorexia nervosa. Researchers want to see if hypermobility might be a hidden cause of pain and whether jaw joint problems make eating harder. Participants will have their joint flexibility measured and answer pain questionnaires.

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 help doctors better understand and manage pain in anorexia patients, potentially improving treatment approaches.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It looks at connections, not causes, so no direct treatment change is guaranteed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorexia nervosa Joint Instability Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANOREXIA NERVOSA ANOREXIA NERVOSA, ATYPICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Queen Silvias Children´s Hospital

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, 416 50, Sweden

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