Can a metabolic diet prevent relapse in anorexia? new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT05197309
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 'Metabolic Diet' designed to help women with anorexia nervosa maintain a healthy weight after they have regained weight. Twenty adult women who recently reached a normal weight will follow the diet with a dietitian's help for 10 weeks. Researchers will monitor safety, how well participants stick to the diet, and changes in weight and eating behaviors.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2022
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Age at least 18 and not over 40 * BMI at or above 18.5 kg/m2 * Speaks English * Medically stable, as cleared by a licensed physician, with vital signs and initial blood draws * History of DSM-5 diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa (WR-AN only) * Weight-restored from underweight BMI (under 18.5 kg/m2) within the past 6 months (WR-AN only) Exclusion Criteria: * Current/lifetime diagnosis of DSM-5 psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders * Active DSM-5 substance use disorders * On medications that could affect metabolism \*Subjects are to be free of any medications that could affect metabolism, as discussed with study physician, for 2 weeks prior to primary study visit for glucose function testing. * History of suicide attempt within previous 6 months or acute suicide risk * Significant current medical illness or metabolic conditions, including diabetes mellitus and pregnancy * Current/lifetime diagnosis of DSM-5 eating disorders (HC only) * Active DSM-5 depressive disorders (HC only)
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Locations
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10029, United States
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