Barrett's Esophagitis in Anorexia Nervosa Binge/Purge Subtype

Denver Health and Hospital Authority25 enrolled

Overview

To better define the presence of Barrett's esophagus (BE) via non-endoscopic testing in an eating disorder cohort with purging (vomiting/rumination) behaviors

A prospective cohort study to assess the presence of BE in those with purging behaviors from their eating disorders has not been completed. There are multiple case reports describing a younger population not meeting typical screening guidelines whom developed this condition. To better define the presence of Barrett's esophagus (BE) via non-endoscopic testing in an eating disorder cohort with purging (vomiting/rumination) behaviors. Individuals with severe forms of eating disorders with purging and ruminating behaviors not meeting the current screening guidelines for BE will still test positive for BE.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Barrett Esophagus Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating/Purging Type Rumination Vomiting Eating Disorders Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

Interventions

EsoGuardDEVICE

device used to collect esophageal cell samples to test for the presence of abnormal cells which may indicate a dx of Barrett's esophagitis.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with an eating disorder diagnosis that includes purging history * Ages 18-65 * Purging history =\>5 years * Purging or rumination at a minimum of once daily upon admission. * Admission to the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition Exclusion Criteria: * Any eating disorder diagnosis that does not include purging behaviors * Ages under 18 and over 65 * Patients who otherwise meet the current ACG screening guidelines (chronic GERD and 3 or more risk factors for Barrett's mentioned in the Background) * Received mandated care at time of enrollment * Inability to consent to participate in the research

Locations (3)

ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition

Denver, Colorado, United States

RECRUITING

Denver Health and Hospital Authority

Denver, Colorado, United States

RECRUITING

Denver Health and Hospital Authority

Denver, Colorado, United States

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Number of patients positive for BE

Individuals with severe forms of eating disorders with purging and ruminating behaviors not meeting a current screening guidelines for BE will test positive for BE

Time frame: 12 months

Central Contacts

Marina J Foster, BA

CONTACT

303-602-1913 marina.foster@dhha.org

Allison Nitsch, MD

CONTACT

303-602-5067 Allison.nitsch@dhha.org

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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