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Study identifier: NCT07112014 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Development of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients With Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa During Weight Rehabilitation Over Time, Depending on the Nutritional Strategy

Condition: Anorexia Nervosa · Bulimia Nervosa  ·  Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen

PhaseN/A
Planned participants185
Who can joinAll sexes, 12 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

This prospective observational study investigates the development of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) during multi-week inpatient weight rehabilitation. The study explores how the predominant nutritional strategy-flexitarian, vegetarian, or vegan-relates to changes in GI symptoms over the course of treatment. In addition to diet, the study examines how weight gain and other clinical, psychological, and demographic factors influence the trajectory of GI symptoms. Patients complete weekly questionnaires assessing GI symptoms as part of routine care at the Eating Disorder Center of the Klinik Lüneburger Heide, Germany. Further data are drawn from standard clinical assessments, including body weight, body composition, and psychometric instruments. The primary outcome is the change in GI symptom severity (measured via the GSRS score) from admission to discharge, analyzed in relation to dietary pattern and weight development. Secondary analyses will explore symptom progression over time, group differences between AN and BN, and predictors of GI symptom improvement, including dietary intake, baseline psychological status, symptom change, weight trajectory, and treatment duration. The outcomes will be analyzed separately for AN and BN. The study aims to recruit approximately 150 patients with AN and 35-40 with BN. Inclusion requires a diagnosis of AN (any subtype) or BN, age over 12 years, clinical stability, and the abili…

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Talk to the study team

Isabelle Mack, Prof. Dr.  ·  +49 070712985614  ·  i.mack@uni-tuebingen.de

Marc Leiteritz, Dr.  ·  m.leiteritz@klinik-lueneburger-heide.de

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Locations (1)

Klinik Lüneburger HeideBad Bevensen, GermanyRecruiting

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