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Fat molecule clues could improve anorexia treatment

NCT ID NCT06800937

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 looks at specific fat molecules (sphingolipids) in the blood of women with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will compare these molecules between patients and healthy women, and see how they relate to hormone levels and mood. The goal is to find patterns that could lead to better diet plans and long-term treatment success.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could point toward better dietary strategies in rehabilitation programs for anorexia nervosa.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It measures biomarkers, not treatment outcomes, so direct benefits are uncertain.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

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

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

Who is studied

30 female adults with Anorexia nervosa, according to the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), hospitalized at the Division of Eating and Nutrition Disorders (END), San Giuseppe Hospital, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Piancavallo, Italy. Half will have the AN-R subtype and the other AN-BP. 30 normal weight adult women recruited from research and hospital staff, with Body Mass Index between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Patients with Anorexia Nervosa: Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Age: 18 years or older * Diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa in the acute phase * Hospitalized at the Division of Eating and Nutrition Disorders (END), San Giuseppe Hospital, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Piancavallo (VB), Italy Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of signed Informed Consent Control group: Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Age: 18 years or older * BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of signed Informed Consent

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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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Site Piancavallo

    RECRUITING

    Oggebbio, Verbania, 28824, Italy

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