Genetic Architecture of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

Completed

• Conditions: ARFID; Eating Disorders; Eating Disorders in Children; Eating, Picky

• Registration Number: NCT05605067
• Lead Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to rapidly accelerate knowledge about the biology of avoidant and restrictive food intake disorder or ARFID in children ages 7-17 and in adults. The investigators will be evaluating the genetic and environmental origins of ARFID. Participants will be asked to answer questionnaires online and to submit a saliva sample for DNA using a kit that will be mailed to their home.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-10-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-11-01
• Study First Posted: 2022-11-04
• Study Start: 2023-01-05
• Status Verified: 2024-08
• Primary Completion: 2024-08-01
• Study Completion: 2024-08-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-10-25
• Last Update Posted: 2024-10-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 5076

Inclusion Criteria

• Meet study criteria for ARFID
• Be willing to submit a saliva sample
• Have a US mailing address
• English-speaking

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Exclusion Criteria

• Potential other eating disorders

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Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Case definitions	Baseline	Number of enrolled individuals who meet the case definition

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; 🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States