NCT00631605

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate neuroendocrine, autonomic functioning, and energy metabolism in patients with eating disorder and their relationships with psychopathology of eating disorders (eating patterns, depression, and personality) in these patients.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
112

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2007

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2007

Completed
10 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 3, 2008

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 10, 2008

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

March 3, 2009

Status Verified

March 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

1.7 years

First QC Date

March 3, 2008

Last Update Submit

March 1, 2009

Conditions

Anorexia NervosaBulimia Nervosa

Keywords

eating disordersghrelinleptinBIA

Study Arms (2)

1

2

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

patients with eating disorders and normal controls

You may qualify if:

  • Subjects who fulfilled DSM-IV diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa
  • Normal controls

You may not qualify if:

  • Any major psychiatric disorders
  • Use of psychoactive medications
  • Drug and alcohol abuse
  • Medical problems (cardiovascular condition and endocrine disorders)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

serum

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anorexia NervosaBulimia NervosaFeeding and Eating Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental DisordersSigns and Symptoms, DigestiveSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Mei-Chih Tseng, MD, Msc

    National Taiwan University Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 3, 2008

First Posted

March 10, 2008

Study Start

May 1, 2007

Primary Completion

January 1, 2009

Study Completion

January 1, 2009

Last Updated

March 3, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-03

Locations

TW(1)