Barrett's Esophagitis in Anorexia Nervosa Binge/Purge Subtype

Launched by DENVER HEALTH AND HOSPITAL AUTHORITY · Jul 31, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a condition called Barrett's esophagus in people with a specific type of eating disorder known as anorexia nervosa, particularly those who engage in purging behaviors like vomiting or rumination. Barrett's esophagus is a condition that can occur in individuals with long-term acid reflux, and it is important to understand how it relates to eating disorders. The goal of the study is to find out if non-endoscopic testing (a way to check for Barrett's esophagus without needing a camera down the throat) can help identify this condition in patients who have a history of purging.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be between the ages of 18 and 65 and have a history of purging or rumination behaviors for at least five years. They also need to be admitted to the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition. If someone qualifies and decides to participate, they will undergo non-endoscopic tests to check for Barrett's esophagus. This study is currently recruiting participants and aims to improve our understanding of how eating disorders can affect the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients diagnosed with an eating disorder diagnosis that includes purging history
• • Ages 18-65
• • Purging history =\>5 years
• • Purging or rumination at a minimum of once daily upon admission.
• • Admission to the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any eating disorder diagnosis that does not include purging behaviors
• • Ages under 18 and over 65
• • Patients who otherwise meet the current ACG screening guidelines (chronic GERD and 3 or more risk factors for Barrett's mentioned in the Background)
• • Received mandated care at time of enrollment
• • Inability to consent to participate in the research