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Spine scans reveal hidden effects of anorexia

NCT ID NCT06800924

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istituto Auxologico Italiano Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares posture and spinal mobility in 60 adult women with anorexia nervosa against healthy women of the same age. Using a special scanning tool, researchers measure how well the spine bends and extends. The goal is to understand physical changes linked to the disorder, which could help improve care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how anorexia nervosa affects posture and spinal movement, pointing toward better physical therapy or monitoring approaches.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study with only 60 participants. It does not test a treatment, so it cannot directly lead to new therapies. Results may not apply to all people with anorexia.

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Study facts

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The subjects admitted to the study will be recruited at the beginning of hospitalization in the Division of Eating and Nutrition Disorders (END), Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Piancavallo (VB), Italy. Thirty women suffering from anorexia nervosa clinically diagnosed based on the DSM-5 criteria (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013), aged ≥ 18 years, will be studied. As a control group, 30 normal-weight adult women (age: ≥ 18 years; BMI: 18.5-24.9 kg/m2) will be recruited from the medical/nursing and research staff.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Anorexia Nervosa: Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Age 18 years and older * Anorexia nervosa clinically diagnosed based on the DSM-5 criteria * Hospitalized in the Division of Eating and Nutrition Disorders (END), Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Piancavallo (VB), Italy Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of signed informed consent * Musculoskeletal or neurological conditions (leg length discrepancy, spinal deformities, and physical disabilities caused by surgery) * Treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs Normal Weight: Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Age 18 years and older * BMI: 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 * Recruited from the medical/nursing and research staff Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of signed informed consent * Musculoskeletal or neurological conditions (leg length discrepancy, spinal deformities, and physical disabilities caused by surgery) * Treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs

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Conditions

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anorexia nervosa

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anorexia nervosa

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Site Piancavallo

    Oggebbio, Verbania, 28824, Italy

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