Study of Food Aversion in Patients With Anorexia Nervosa (NCT03100656)
Solving EPHX2 and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Interactions in Anorexia Nervosa
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study uses a meal-challenge protocol to assess if patients with anorexia nervosa show a differential metabolism in response to food in comparison to healthy controls. This study determines how heritable and biochemical factors influence food metabolism in anorexia nervosa in order to develop more effective treatment strategies.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute — La Jolla, California
Age range: 18 Years to 55 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- A breakfast sandwich (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute — La Jolla, California
- Program for Eating Disorders, Toronto General Hospital — Toronto, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (858) 534-0828
Email: eatingdisorderresearch@ucsd.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.