Analyzing lipid profiles in women with Anorexia Nervosa
Evaluation of the Sphingolipidomic Profile in Women Suffering From Anorexia Nervosa: Relationship With Clinical-endocrine and Psychiatric Parameters
This study is testing the fat profiles in women with Anorexia Nervosa to see how different eating behaviors affect their health and help improve treatment options.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Istituto Auxologico Italiano Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oggebbio, Verbania) |
| Trial ID | NCT06800937 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research project aims to determine the sphingolipidomic profile in women over 18 years old diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, distinguishing between those with restricting and binge-eating/purging behaviors. Participants will undergo assessments to evaluate the severity of their eating disorder and depressive states, alongside gonadal function tests. By characterizing the lipidomic profile, the study hopes to inform dietary modifications in rehabilitation programs and enhance long-term treatment effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include females aged 18 and older who are hospitalized with an acute phase of Anorexia Nervosa.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria or those who are not willing to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved dietary interventions and treatment strategies for women suffering from Anorexia Nervosa.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of analyzing sphingolipidomic profiles in Anorexia Nervosa is novel, similar studies in lipidomic profiling have shown promise in other conditions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where this trial is running
Oggebbio, Verbania
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Site Piancavallo — Oggebbio, Verbania, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alessandro Sartorio, MD
- Email: sartorio@auxologico.it
- Phone: +390261911
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.