| NCT ID | NCT06800898 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Istituto Auxologico Italiano |
| Condition | Anorexia Nervosa |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-06-19 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2024-06-19 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-30.
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Brief Summary
The objectives of this study will be to determine the methylation of the promoter of the Orexin A (OX-A) and B (OX-B) genes in young women (\> 18 years) with Anorexia Nervosa (AN), compared with a control group; and to evaluate the relationship of promoter methylation of the genes for OX-A and OX-B with the severity of the eating disorder, psychiatric comorbidities (in particular, depression), and sleep quality.
Eligibility Criteria
Patients with Anorexia Nervosa: Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Age 18 years and older * Anorexia Nervosa * Hospitalized at the Division of Eating and Nutrition Disorders, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Piancavallo, Italy Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of signed informed consent Control group: Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Age 18 years and older * Body Mass Index between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of signed informed consent * Presence of any physical and mental pathology
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06800898 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Anorexia Nervosa. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06800898 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06800898 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at sartorio@auxologico.it for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06800898 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Oggebbio, Italy.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06800898 clinical trial?
NCT06800898 is sponsored by Istituto Auxologico Italiano. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.