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Response to Exercise and Rest for Eating Disorders

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Research Sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Biological Females, Assigned Female at birth

Aged 16-22

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up pre-exercise (baseline), post-exercise (30 minutes), pre-rest (baseline), post-rest (30 minutes). there is no follow up beyond the study day itself.

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Study Summary

This trial aims to understand the effects of exercise on individuals with eating disorders. Exercise is often seen as a symptom in these disorders and can worsen the condition. The study will develop tasks to measure the

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adolescent and young adult females with eating disorders. It aims to understand how they respond to exercise, both mentally and physically. Participants should be experiencing driven exercise, a common symptom in those with eating disorders.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is looking at the immediate cognitive, emotional, and biological reactions to physical activity in participants. The goal is to link these responses with their regular activity levels and the compulsion for excessive exercise.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves physical activity as an intervention, potential side effects may include typical exercise-related discomforts such as muscle soreness or fatigue. However, specific side effects will depend on each participant's health condition.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am a biological female, assigned female at birth.

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I am between 16 and 22 years old.

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I am stable enough for treatment without needing to stay in the hospital.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ pre-exercise (baseline), post-exercise (30 minutes), pre-rest (baseline), post-rest (30 minutes). there is no follow up beyond the study day itself.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~pre-exercise (baseline), post-exercise (30 minutes), pre-rest (baseline), post-rest (30 minutes). there is no follow up beyond the study day itself.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre-exercise (baseline), post-exercise (30 minutes), pre-rest (baseline), post-rest (30 minutes). there is no follow up beyond the study day itself. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Response to in-lab exercise - affect

Response to in-lab exercise - biomarkers

Response to in-lab exercise - body image

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Response to Exercise and RestExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Study participants undergo Prescribed Exercise, Self-Paced Exercise, and Rest conditions over the course of 3 study days

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Wisconsin, MadisonLead Sponsor

1,189 Previous Clinical Trials

3,169,431 Total Patients Enrolled

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH

2,786 Previous Clinical Trials

2,689,609 Total Patients Enrolled

61 Trials studying Eating Disorders

25,060 Patients Enrolled for Eating Disorders

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Which demographic is considered the most suitable for inclusion in this medical study?

"For eligibility in this clinical trial, individuals between 16 and 22 years old with eating disorders are sought after. The study aims to recruit approximately 100 participants."

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Are potential participants currently able to apply for enrollment in this trial?

"As of now, the study is actively seeking eligible participants according to clinicaltrials.gov. The trial was initially posted on November 2nd, 2023 and last updated on January 18th, 2024."

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What is the upper limit of participants involved in this clinical investigation?

"Indeed, according to the details provided on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is actively seeking eligible participants. The study was initially posted on November 2nd, 2023 and has been recently updated as of January 18th, 2024. A total of 100 patients will be enrolled across two distinct locations."

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Is the age criterion for participation in this research study limited to individuals below 45 years of age?

"This trial specifically seeks applicants aged between 16 and 22 years. There are a total of 44 studies available for patients under the age of 18, as well as an additional 50 studies catering to patients over the age of 65."

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