ANOREXIA NERVOSA

This study tested a new family-based treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa that uses insights from brain science. 93 adults with anorexia and a family caregiver participated. The goal was to see if this approach could help improve body weight and reduce eating disorder sympt…

This study tested a drug called romosozumab in 30 women with anorexia nervosa who have low bone density. The goal was to see if it could increase bone strength over 12 months, followed by another drug to maintain gains. While not a cure, it aims to control bone loss and reduce fr…

This study tested whether a drug called denosumab can improve bone density in women with anorexia nervosa, who often have weak bones. Thirty women received either denosumab or a placebo for 12 months, and some continued with another bone medication for an additional year. The goa…

This study tested a virtual program called FED-F that helps people with anorexia nervosa face their fears about food, weight gain, body sensations, and social situations. The goal is to prevent relapse after intensive treatment. 70 adults who recently completed inpatient or resid…

This study developed and tested a mobile app with coaching and a social network for adults recovering from anorexia nervosa. 90 women who had recently left intensive treatment used the app or received usual care. The goal was to see if the app could reduce eating disorder symptom…

This pilot study tested whether a home-based, supervised exercise program is acceptable and safe for 36 women with anorexia nervosa. Participants completed 8 remote sessions, and researchers measured satisfaction, safety, and changes in weight, self-esteem, and quality of life. T…

This study tested whether adding weekly yoga or a special body-focused therapy (FSB) to standard care helps young women aged 16-25 with eating disorders feel less dissatisfied with their bodies and improve eating habits. 54 participants were split into three groups: standard care…

This study tested a new therapy for 75 adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. It used virtual reality and eye-tracking to help them focus less on weight-related body parts and reduce fear of gaining weight. The goal was to improve body satisfaction and make standard treatment mo…

This study tested whether a smartphone app that teaches mindfulness can be a helpful tool for adults with anorexia or bulimia. Over 8 weeks, 32 participants used the app and rated how easy and useful it was. The goal was to see if the app is acceptable and feasible, not to prove …

This study looked at whether anorexia nervosa affects women's sexual health. Researchers compared 122 women with anorexia to healthy women using questionnaires about sexual function and eating habits. The goal was to better understand the link between eating disorders and sexual …

This study looked at whether the gut lining becomes more permeable in women with anorexia nervosa due to severe malnutrition. Researchers tested 23 patients and 46 healthy women using sugar-based urine tests to measure intestinal barrier function. The goal was to understand how s…

This study looked for new blood markers that could show liver damage in people with anorexia nervosa. Researchers compared blood samples from 19 patients with and without signs of liver stress. The goal was to better understand how anorexia affects the liver, not to test a treatm…

This study measured how many adults in Slovakia have mental disorders like depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Researchers interviewed 3,100 people face-to-face using a standard questionnaire. The goal was to understand who is affected, who gets help, and how these conditions impact da…

This study followed 180 people with anorexia for 4 years to track changes in bone density and understand how fat-related hormones (like leptin and adiponectin) affect bone loss. Researchers measured bone density and blood markers every two years. The goal was to learn more about …

This study looked at how women with anorexia nervosa perceive sounds they make themselves compared to sounds made by others. Researchers tested 31 women (some with anorexia, some healthy) to see if their brains dampen self-generated sounds differently. The goal was to better unde…

This study followed 118 women with anorexia nervosa after they left the hospital to see how many relapsed and when. The goal was to understand why relapse rates are high after inpatient care and find ways to improve long-term recovery. Participants were monitored for 40 weeks aft…

This study checked if children and teens with obesity who used a combined digital and in-person treatment tool later showed signs of eating disorders like anorexia or binge eating. Researchers reviewed medical records of 312 patients treated at a children's hospital in Sweden. Th…

This study looked at how teenage girls with anorexia nervosa learn from rewards and punishments compared to healthy teens. Researchers used brain scans and computer tasks to see if differences in learning relate to eating disorder symptoms. The goal was to better understand the b…

This study measured how common liver scarring (fibrosis) is in people with anorexia nervosa. Researchers used a special ultrasound device called Fibroscan to check the liver stiffness of 43 patients admitted to a hospital in France. The goal was to better understand liver health …