Feasibility Study of Using Fecal Microbiota Transplants in Anorexia Nervosa

Plain-language summary

This study examined the feasibility of fecal microbiota (stool microbiome) transplantation in women diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. It enrolled women aged 18 and older diagnosed with anorexia nervosa according to the DSM-5 criteria. It was conducted in Early Phase 1 and has been completed.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

Early Phase 1

Status

Completed

Sponsor

Hvidovre University Hospital

Intervention

Fecal Microbiome Transplant

Start date

3/18/2023

Estimated completion

1/1/2025

Countries

Denmark

Related genes

Locations

• Ballerup Municipality, Denmark
• Hvidovre, Denmark
• Odense, Denmark

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion: Women referred to the participating specialized centers or by advertising who fulfill the of a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa according to the criteria as specified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM) version 5.

Exclusion:

Age \<18 years. Known ongoing abuse of laxatives.

Antibiotic treatment within the last three months.

Probiotics within the last month

Inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer or other known chronic bowel disorder