IBD patients at risk for eating disorders, study finds
NCT ID NCT07610694
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study measured how often adults with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) show signs of eating disorders, including avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Researchers used questionnaires to assess eating habits and nutritional status in 355 patients during routine clinic visits. The goal was to understand how IBD-related dietary restrictions may lead to unhealthy eating patterns.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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355 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients with a confirmed diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, enrolled during routine outpatient visits at participating IBD centres. Participants complete validated questionnaires assessing eating behaviours, nutritional status, and IBD-related disability, with concurrent collection of clinical and demographic data.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 18 years or older. * Confirmed diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. * Patients evaluated during routine outpatient IBD visits. * Ability to understand and complete the study questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous diagnosis or known history of eating disorders. * Severe unmanaged psychiatric conditions. * Pregnancy. * Inability to complete the questionnaires or provide reliable study information.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Naples Federico II
Naples, 80131, Italy
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