U.S., Jan. 31 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06800898) titled 'Orexin Gene in Anorexia Nervosa' on Jan. 24.
Brief Summary: The objectives of this study will be to determine the methylation of the promoter of the Orexin A (OX-A) and B (OX-B) genes in young women (> 18 years) with Anorexia Nervosa (AN), compared with a control group; and to evaluate the relationship of promoter methylation of the genes for OX-A and OX-B with the severity of the eating disorder, psychiatric comorbidities (in particular, depression), and sleep quality.
Study Start Date: June 19, 2024
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Condition:
Anorexia Nervosa
Intervention:
OTHER: Blood samples and Questionnaires
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