Olanzapine in the Treatment of Patients With Anorexia Nervosa

Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of an anti-psychotic medication, Olanzapine, in achieving desired weight gain in patients identified as having Anorexia Nervosa, either restricting or binge/purge subtype. The study will also evaluate the possible beneficial effects of Olanzapine in reducing the severity of the obsessive and/or anxiety symptoms associated with this disorder.

Timeline

Start

2000-09

Primary completion

2006-07

Completion

2006-09

Publications

• Bissada H, Tasca GA, Barber AM, Bradwejn J. Olanzapine in the treatment of low body weight and obsessive thinking in women with anorexia nervosa: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Psychiatry. 2008 Oct;165(10):1281-8. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2008.07121900. Epub 2008 Jun 16.

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