Scientists probe gene link to anorexia, depression, and sleep
NCT ID NCT06800898
First seen Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looks at whether changes in a gene called orexin are linked to the severity of eating disorders, depression, and sleep problems in women with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will compare 60 women with anorexia to a healthy control group. The goal is to better understand the biology behind anorexia, not to test a new treatment.
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Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Site Piancavallo
RECRUITINGOggebbio, Verbania, 28824, Italy
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