Exploring Clinical Study Experiences of People With Anorexia Nervosa
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Anorexia Nervosa. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- United States
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
An Analysis of Participation Trends: Observing Patient Engagement in Anorexia Nervosa Clinical Trials
Overview
The study seeks to delve into the firsthand experiences of patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who partake in a separate clinical trial featuring a specific medical intervention. The primary emphasis will be on meticulously tracking the rates of trial completion and withdrawal among these individuals. By joining this clinical trial, individuals have the unique opportunity to contribute to the betterment of future anorexia nervosa patients and play an active role in advancing medical research.
Primary outcome measures
- Number of patients who decide to participate in anorexia nervosa clinical trial [Time frame: 3 months]
- Rate of patients who remain in anorexia nervosa clinical trial to trial completion [Time frame: 12 months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Patient has self-identified as planning to enroll in a clinical trial
- Patient has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa
- Patient is a minimum of 18 years or older
Exclusion criteria
- Patient does not understand, sign, and return consent form
- Inability to perform regular electronic reporting
- Patient is pregnant
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-crossover
Study locations
United States · 1 center
- Power Life Sciences — San Francisco
Publications
- Walsh BT, Hagan KE, Lockwood C. A systematic review comparing atypical anorexia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. Int J Eat Disord. 2023 Apr;56(4):798-820. doi: 10.1002/eat.23856. Epub 2022 Dec 12. PMID 36508318
- Paolacci S, Kiani AK, Manara E, Beccari T, Ceccarini MR, Stuppia L, Chiurazzi P, Dalla Ragione L, Bertelli M. Genetic contributions to the etiology of anorexia nervosa: New perspectives in molecular diagnosis and treatment. Mol Genet Genomic Med. 2020 Jul;8(7):e1244. doi: 10.1002/mgg3.1244. Epub 2020 May 5. PMID 32368866
- Parpia R, Spettigue W, Norris ML. Approach to anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa in adolescents. Can Fam Physician. 2023 Jun;69(6):387-391. doi: 10.46747/cfp.6906387. PMID 37315981
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06207890 · 58191532