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Body Composition, Resting Energy Expenditure and Physical Activity in Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa
Led by Istituto Auxologico Italiano · Updated on 2026-03-30
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and normal weight to understand body composition, basal metabolic rate (BMR), and physical activity levels. AN has the highest mortality rate among eating disorders, with significant relapse rates and varied recovery outcomes. Monitoring changes in weight, body composition, and metabolic rates is crucial to better define the clinical stages of AN. The study uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to measure parameters like lean mass, fat mass, total body water, and phase angle, which relate to body composition and BMR. Physical activity is also assessed as it influences body composition and metabolism. Participants include female adolescents with AN and female adolescents with normal weight. Participants will have measurements taken for fat-free mass, fat mass, and basal metabolic rate at the start of the study. Researchers will collect anthropometric and biochemical data, along with questionnaires about physical activity. This observational study helps identify key factors in the clinical assessment of AN over its course. The study runs from July 2024 to July 2026.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Body Composition in Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female sex
- Age between 12 and 18 years
- Diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa (for AN group)
- Hospitalized at the Division of Auxologia, San Giuseppe Hospital, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Piancavallo, Italy (for AN group)
- Female sex (for normal weight group)
- Age between 12 and 18 years (for normal weight group)
- Normal weight (for normal weight group)
You will not qualify if you...
- Absence of signed informed consent (for all participants)
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - At baseline
Participants undergo collection of anthropometric parameters, biochemical parameters, basal metabolic rate, body composition measurements, and complete questionnaires to evaluate their clinical stage.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Site Piancavallo
Oggebbio, Verbania, Italy, 28824
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Research Team
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Alessandro Sartorio, MD
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l Grappiolo, Dr.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
2
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