Impact of Eating Disorders Study
Summary
NIH registered observational clinical trial NCT07534059 titled 'Impact of Eating Disorders Study' on ClinicalTrials.gov. The study examines eating disorders including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa in adolescent populations, with estimated prevalence data for anorexia nervosa at 2-3% among young adults and a 5-10% 10-year mortality rate. This is a registry entry providing study information and does not create compliance obligations.
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NIH registered a new observational clinical trial (NCT07534059) on ClinicalTrials.gov studying eating disorders in adolescents. The study references DSM-5 classifications and provides epidemiological data on anorexia nervosa prevalence of 2-3% among young adults and bulimia nervosa characteristics. This is a registry entry providing study metadata and does not impose any regulatory obligations.
Affected parties including healthcare providers, researchers, and patients can view study details on ClinicalTrials.gov. The registration does not create compliance deadlines, penalties, or required actions for regulated entities.
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Impact of Eating Disorders
Observational NCT07534059 Kind: OBSERVATIONAL Apr 16, 2026
Abstract
Eating disorders (EDs), as classified by the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-5, have an estimated lifetime prevalence of 0.6% in the Caucasian adult population, with a male-to-female ratio of 1:8, and begin in 84% to 87% of cases between the ages of 15 and 25.
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder that represents a significant public health concern due to its impact on long-term morbidity and mortality. The incidence of AN is steadily increasing in many countries, particularly in France, with a prevalence of 2-3% among adolescents and young adults. A 10-year mortality rate of 5-10% has been reported, making AN the psychiatric disorder with the highest mortality rate. This predominantly female disorder (female-to-female ratio of 1:9) is defined by the persistent association of disordered eating behavior, distorted body image, and obsessions with weight and food, with detrimental health consequences. Anorexia nervosa (AN) exposes patients to numerous somatic and neuropsychiatric complications, which are poor prognostic factors. Its etiopathogenesis is multifactorial and involves environmental, psychological, genetic, and sociocultural factors. Bulimia nervosa (BN) is also associated with an intense fear of gaining weight. There is a disturbance of body image characterized by profound dissatisfaction with weight and physical appearance. BN is characterized by binge-eating episodes (consuming a large amount of food in a short period of time, associated with a fee...
Conditions: Eating Disorders in Adolescence
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