An observational study in Barrett Esophagus, Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating/Purging Type and Rumination, sponsored by Denver Health and Hospital Authority. Recruiting at 3 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-12-10.
Sponsored by Denver Health and Hospital Authority · Observational
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.
ACUTE patients with a confirmed dx of AN-BP, with a purging history of >5 year, with a frequency of purging of at least once a day.
Exclusion Criteria:
individuals with a dx of AN-BP, with a \>5-year history of purging, with a frequency of at least once a day.
Device: EsoGuard
device used to collect esophageal cell samples to test for the presence of abnormal cells which may indicate a dx of Barrett's esophagitis.
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
Plan to share: No
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