CompletedNot Applicable

Validation of the Concept of the Autoantibodies Directed Against the Neuropeptides Involved in Food Intake Regulation on the Incidental Cases of Eating Disorders

France211 participantsStarted 2018-05-24

Plain-language summary

This study should lead to the validation of the concept of the autoAc directed against the neuropeptides involved in food intake regulation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. 18 Years and older
. first clinical visit in nutrition department of CHU de Rouen for eating disorders
. anorexia nervosa, hyperphagia or bulimia according to the classification DSM-V
. social security Affiliation
. Patient who signed the MEC approved informed consent
. 18 Years to 60 Years
. body mass index ≥ 18,5 kg/m2 and ≤ 24,9 kg/m2
. negative SCOFF test

Exclusion criteria

. No anorexia nervosa, hyperphagia or bulimia according to the classification DSM-V
. Adults under legal protection or under safeguard of justice or administrative decision
. Pregnancy
. Active or history of eating disorder

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Evaluation of the rates of the autoantibodies directed against the neuropeptides (ghrelin and alpha-MSH) involved in food intake regulation among patients with eating disorders

Timeframe: 1 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03510533

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Rouen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-13

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