Why do so many anorexia patients relapse after leaving the hospital?

NCT ID NCT04046926

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Villa Garda Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study followed 118 women with anorexia nervosa after they left the hospital with a healthy weight. Researchers wanted to see how many would relapse within the next 20 weeks and why. The goal is to find ways to improve treatment and reduce the chance of relapse after discharge.

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 successful, this study could help doctors understand why some patients relapse after hospital treatment for anorexia, leading to better follow-up care to prevent relapse.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test any new therapy. The findings may not apply to all patients with anorexia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorexia nervosa Recurrence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Eating and Weight Disorders, Villa Garda Hospital

Garda, Italy, 37016, Italy

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