Trial of Quetiapine in Anorexia Nervosa

Summary

This research study is being held at UCSD to determine whether the medication Quetiapine helps people suffering from anorexia nervosa by reducing core eating disorders symptoms. This study will see if the medication Quetiapine helps symptoms of anxiety, depression, and obsessionality, in addition to increasing BMI. Men and women between the ages of 18-65 and are currently suffering from anorexia nervosa are needed.

Timeline

Start

2006-07

Primary completion

2010-05

Completion

2010-05

Publications

• Results Powers PS, Klabunde M, Kaye W. Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of quetiapine in anorexia nervosa. Eur Eat Disord Rev. 2012 Jul;20(4):331-4. doi: 10.1002/erv.2169. Epub 2012 Apr 26.

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Indications