Status:

COMPLETED

Motivation to Exercise in People With Anorexia Nervosa

Lead Sponsor:

New York State Psychiatric Institute

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Anorexia Nervosa

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-45 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to determine the importance and level of physical activity in people with Anorexia Nervosa.

Detailed Description

A laboratory paradigm that uses a progressive ratio computerized work task will be used to determine the reinforcing value of exercise in hospitalized patients with AN, both before and after weight ga...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • DSM-IV diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa (except amenorrhea)
  • Female
  • Age 18-45
  • Medically Stable for exercise participation
  • At a minimum of 75% Ideal Body Weight

Exclusion

  • Significant or current past medical illness including diabetes mellitis and heart disease
  • Current or lifetime history or schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other psychotic disorder as defined by DSM-IV-TR
  • Current suicidal ideation or recent suicidal behavior (within past 3 months)
  • Drug or alcohol abuse in last 6 months
  • Taking psychotropic medication
  • Pregnancy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2007

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00961428

Start Date

December 1 2007

End Date

July 1 2011

Last Update

December 5 2012

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New York State Psychiatric Institute

New York, New York, United States, 10032