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Food Aversion Trial for Anorexia Nervosa

University of California, San Diego
NCT IDNCT03100656ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

300

Study length

about 10 years

Ages

18–55

Sex

Female only

Locations

1 site in CA

About this study

This trial is testing if patients with anorexia nervosa show a different way of processing food compared to healthy people. The goal is to understand how genetics and chemistry affect food metabolism in those with anorexia, which could lead to better treatments.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.A breakfast sandwich
Primary goalChange of metabolism biomarker

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low9%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Endpoints

Primary: Change of metabolism biomarker

Secondary: Weight

Body systems

Psychiatry / Mental Health