Genetic Architecture of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill5,076 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this observational study is to rapidly accelerate knowledge about the biology of avoidant and restrictive food intake disorder or ARFID in children ages 7-17 and in adults. The investigators will be evaluating the genetic and environmental origins of ARFID. Participants will be asked to answer questionnaires online and to submit a saliva sample for DNA using a kit that will be mailed to their home.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

5,076

Conditions

ARFID Eating Disorders Eating Disorders in Children Eating, Picky

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 7 YearsMax age: 99 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Meet study criteria for ARFID * Be willing to submit a saliva sample * Have a US mailing address * English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Potential other eating disorders

Locations (1)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Case definitions

Number of enrolled individuals who meet the case definition

Time frame: Baseline

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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