Amino Acids, Serotonin, and Body Weight Regulation

Completed · Phase 2 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Anorexia Nervosa

In brief

This study will assess the behavioral effects of an amino acid mixture thought to influence serotonin function in individuals who have recovered from anorexia nervosa.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00343928

Run by

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

People needed

21

Starts

2006-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-03-23

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• History of anorexia nervosa
• In normal weight range with resumed menses
• No recent bulimic episodes
• Persistent symptoms of anxiety

You may not qualify if…

• Currently treated with psychotropic medication
• Diagnosed with major depression
• Current or recent substance dependence
• Serious medical illness
• Pregnant or breastfeeding

Where it is running

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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