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Olanzapine in the Treatment of Low Weight and Obsessional Thinking Among Those With Anorexia Nervosa: A Double Blind Placebo Controlled Study
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of an anti-psychotic medication, Olanzapine, in achieving desired weight gain in patients identified as having Anorexia Nervosa, either restricting or binge/purge subtype. The study will also evaluate the possible beneficial effects of Olanzapine in reducing the severity of the obsessive and/or anxiety symptoms associated with this disorder.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Ottawa Hospital Research Institute |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 2 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 34 |
| Start date | 2000-09 |
| Completion | 2006-09 |
Conditions
- Anorexia Nervosa
Interventions
- Olanzapine
- Day Hospital
Primary outcomes
- Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m^2) — Baseline (week 2) and post-treatment (week 13)
Body Mass Index (BMI) measured in kg/m\^2 units. Measured at Baseline (week 2) and post-treatment (week 13).
Countries
Canada