Frequency of Hypermobility-Related Problems in Patients With Anorexia Nervosa

Vastra Gotaland Region

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Anorexia Nervosa; Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07159867

2023-00568-01

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to examine the frequense of generalized hypermobility and pain in patients with Anorexia Nervosa. The study further explores two main questions: (1) whether generalized hypermobility may be an explanatory factor for pain in some patients with Anorexia Nervosa, and (2) whether temporomandibular joint problems (such as instability, pain, difficulties opening the mouth, locking, or clicking) contribute to eating difficulties in certain individuals with Anorexia Nervosa.

Full description

Patients with eating disorder diagnosis Anorexia Nervosa, who are either currently in treatment or awaiting treatment at the Eating Disorders Center for children and young adults in Gothenburg, will be invited to participate in the study. During a single examination session, the patient's joints will be assessed to determine whether generalized hypermobility is present. At the same visit, the patient will answer questions regarding possible bodily pain and any temporomandibular joint problems. Joint mobility will be examined and assessed by a physiotherapist at the clinic. The examination follows a standardized protocol for assessing joint mobility and includes the assessment of nine specified joints.

Enrollment: 100 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 13 to 25 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Female patients Aged 13-25 years

Diagnosed with:

• Anorexia Nervosa (ICD-10 F50.0), or
• Atypical Anorexia Nervosa (ICD-10 F50.1)
• Currently receiving treatment or scheduled to receive treatment

Exclusion criteria

• Severe cognitive impairment
• Insufficient Swedish language skills that make it impossible to provide informed consent and prevent answering study questions
• Pregnancy and up to one year postpartum

Trial design

100 participants in 1 patient group

Female patients diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa or Atypical Anorexia Nervosa, aged 13-25 years.