Actively Recruiting
Orexin Gene in Anorexia Nervosa
Led by Istituto Auxologico Italiano · Updated on 2026-03-30
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
105 weeks
Total Duration
On this page
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The objectives of this study will be to determine the methylation of the promoter of the Orexin A (OX-A) and B (OX-B) genes in young women (\> 18 years) with Anorexia Nervosa (AN), compared with a control group; and to evaluate the relationship of promoter methylation of the genes for OX-A and OX-B with the severity of the eating disorder, psychiatric comorbidities (in particular, depression), and sleep quality.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Orexin Gene in Anorexia Nervosa
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female sex
- Age 18 years and older
- Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa
- Hospitalized at the Division of Eating and Nutrition Disorders, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Piancavallo, Italy
Control group inclusion:
- Female sex
- Age 18 years and older
- Body Mass Index between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2
You will not qualify if you...
- Absence of signed informed consent
Control group exclusion:
- Absence of signed informed consent
- Presence of any physical and mental pathology
AI-Screening
AI-Powered Screening
Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Site Piancavallo
Oggebbio, Verbania, Italy, 28824
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Alessandro Sartorio, MD
CONTACT
L
Luca Grappiolo, Dr.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here