Eating Disorders Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from the ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You must be female
• You must be between 18 and 40 years old
• Your body mass index (BMI, a measure of height and weight) must be 18.5 or above
• You must speak English
• You must be in generally stable health, confirmed by a doctor through basic health checks and blood tests
• If joining the weight-restored anorexia group: you must have been formally diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa according to medical guidelines (DSM-5)
• If joining the weight-restored anorexia group: your weight must have recovered to a healthy BMI (18.5 or above) within the past 6 months after previously being underweight

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have ever been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder
• People who currently have a problem with substance use (such as alcohol or drugs)
• People who are currently taking any medications that could affect how the body processes energy or sugar (you would need to stop such medications at least 2 weeks before the main study visit — confirm with trial site)
• People who have attempted suicide in the past 6 months or who are currently considered at high risk of suicide
• People who have a serious current medical condition or a condition affecting the body's metabolism, including diabetes or pregnancy
• If joining the healthy comparison group: people who have ever been diagnosed with any eating disorder
• If joining the healthy comparison group: people who currently have an active depressive disorder

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.