Does Metabolic Syndrome Exist in Anorexia Nervosa?

The purpose of this study is to examine whether body fat distribution changes that occur with weight gain in women recovering from anorexia nervosa are transient or persistent, and if they are associated with other features of Metabolic Syndrome.

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Key information

Conditions

Anorexia Nervosa Feeding and Eating Disorders Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hyperinsulinism Insulin Resistance Mental Disorders Metabolic Diseases Metabolic Syndrome Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

New York State Psychiatric Institute/Columbia University, New York, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

DSM-IV diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa (except amenorrhea) (restricting or binge eating/purging subtype)
Female
Age 18-40
Medically stable
Participation in inpatient or daypatient treatment sufficient to restore patient to a BMI of at least 19.5kg/m²

Exclusion criteria

Additional Major Axis I disorder (including substance abuse or dependence
On daily prescription medication (including oral contraceptives)
History of suicide attempt or other self-injurious behavior within the previous 6 months
Significant current or past medical illness,including diabetes mellitus, heart disease
Indwelling metallic object (e.g., pacemaker,pump), non-removable metal jewelry or recent metallic ink tattoo

Treatment and study plan

Calorie controlled diet

Behavioral

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2005
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Jan 4, 2006
Registry last updated: Dec 18, 2012

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