Does Metabolic Syndrome Exist in Anorexia Nervosa?

Completed

• Conditions: Anorexia Nervosa; Metabolic Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT00271921
• Lead Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-09
• Study First Submitted: 2005-12-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-01-03
• Study First Posted: 2006-01-04
• Primary Completion: 2007-06
• Study Completion: 2007-06
• Status Verified: 2012-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-12-17
• Last Update Posted: 2012-12-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 50

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

St. Luke's Roosevelt Hosptial Center; 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States

New York State Psychiatric Institute/Columbia University; 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States