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Tiny study tests exercise during anorexia recovery – results uncertain

NCT ID NCT04817436

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a gentle, adapted physical activity program could help women with anorexia nervosa during refeeding. Researchers measured changes in a metabolic pathway linked to mood and energy. Only 9 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so the findings are not conclusive.

What this could mean

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Active substance
adapted physical activity program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help understand whether light exercise is safe and beneficial during refeeding for anorexia nervosa.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, terminated study with only 9 participants, so results are limited and may not apply broadly. No firm conclusions can be drawn.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

9 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2021

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female 2. Patient \> 18 years 3. Follow-up in the department of clinical Nutrition of Rouen 4. BMI ≥15,0 and \<18,5 kg/m² 5. Diagnosis of anorexia nervosa according to DSM-V classification Exclusion Criteria: 1. Physical activity contraindications : hemodynamic disorder, uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, intracranial hypertension 2. Patients with poor understanding of spoken or written French 3. Person deprived of their liberty by an administrative or judicial decision or person subject to a legal measure for the protection of adults 4. Person subject to a safeguard of justice, guardianship or curatorship. 5. Pregnant or breastfeeding woman

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorexia nervosa

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anorexia nervosa

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chu Rouen

    Rouen, 76031, France

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