Presence of Barrett's Esophagitis in a Cohort of People With Eating Disorders Who Engage in Purging Behaviors: A Pilot Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 25
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Number of patients positive for BE
研究概览
简要总结
To better define the presence of Barrett's esophagus (BE) via non-endoscopic testing in an eating disorder cohort with purging (vomiting/rumination) behaviors
详细描述
A prospective cohort study to assess the presence of BE in those with purging behaviors from their eating disorders has not been completed. There are multiple case reports describing a younger population not meeting typical screening guidelines whom developed this condition. To better define the presence of Barrett's esophagus (BE) via non-endoscopic testing in an eating disorder cohort with purging (vomiting/rumination) behaviors. Individuals with severe forms of eating disorders with purging and ruminating behaviors not meeting the current screening guidelines for BE will still test positive for BE.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Cohort
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Patients diagnosed with an eating disorder diagnosis that includes purging history
- •Ages 18-65
- •Purging history =>5 years
- •Purging or rumination at a minimum of once daily upon admission.
- •Admission to the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition
排除标准
- •Any eating disorder diagnosis that does not include purging behaviors
- •Ages under 18 and over 65
- •Patients who otherwise meet the current ACG screening guidelines (chronic GERD and 3 or more risk factors for Barrett's mentioned in the Background)
- •Received mandated care at time of enrollment
- •Inability to consent to participate in the research
结局指标
主要结局
Number of patients positive for BE
时间窗: 12 months
Individuals with severe forms of eating disorders with purging and ruminating behaviors not meeting a current screening guidelines for BE will test positive for BE
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Allison Nitsch
Lead Hospitalist
Denver Health and Hospital Authority