CompletedNot Applicable

Genetic Architecture of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

United States5,076 participantsStarted 2023-01-05

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to rapidly accelerate knowledge about the biology of avoidant and restrictive food intake disorder or ARFID in children ages 7-17 and in adults. The investigators will be evaluating the genetic and environmental origins of ARFID. Participants will be asked to answer questionnaires online and to submit a saliva sample for DNA using a kit that will be mailed to their home.

Who can participate

Age range7 Years – 99 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Meet study criteria for ARFID * Be willing to submit a saliva sample * Have a US mailing address * English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Potential other eating disorders

What they're measuring

Case definitions

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05605067

SponsorUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-01

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