What is NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder where a person severely limits how much they eat, often because of an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted view of their own body. Even when someone is dangerously underweight, they may still see themselves as too heavy. The condition affects the whole body — the heart, bones, hormones, digestive system, and brain can all be harmed by not getting enough nutrition over time. Common signs include extreme weight loss, refusing to eat enough, obsessive thoughts about food and body image, and in people who menstruate, loss of their monthly period. Anorexia nervosa (sometimes called AN) is one of the most medically serious mental health conditions. It has one of the highest death rates of any psychiatric disorder, both from physical complications and from suicide. However, recovery is absolutely possible, especially with early treatment. Treatment usually involves a team of specialists working together — doctors to manage physical health, therapists to address thoughts and emotions, and dietitians to help restore healthy eating. For young people, a family-based approach is often very effective. There is no single medication that cures anorexia, but some medicines can help with related anxiety or depression. The road to recovery can be long, but many people do fully recover and go on to live healthy, fulfilling lives.
Key symptoms:
Extreme weight loss or being significantly underweightRefusing to eat enough food or severely restricting caloriesIntense fear of gaining weight, even when already underweightSeeing yourself as overweight even when you are notLoss of menstrual periods in people who menstruateFeeling cold all the time due to loss of body fatFine downy hair growing on the body (called lanugo) as the body tries to stay warmThinning hair or hair falling outDizziness or fainting, especially when standing upFatigue and weaknessConstipation or stomach painDry or yellowish skinBrittle nailsSwollen cheeks or jaw pain (if purging behaviors are also present)Mood changes, depression, anxiety, or irritability
- Inheritance
- Multifactorial
- Caused by a mix of several genes and environmental factors
- Age of Onset
- Juvenile
- Begins in the teen years
FDA & Trial Timeline
10 eventsUniversity of Kansas — NA
University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Rogers Behavioral Health — NA
University Hospital Tuebingen — NA
University of Palermo — NA
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Fundació Sant Joan de Déu
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Data is compiled from FDA regulatory filings and ClinicalTrials.gov, then processed through automated extraction; event classifications and dates may occasionally be misclassified. Verify against the linked FDA filing or trial record before clinical decisions. Updated periodically.
Treatments
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No FDA-approved treatments are currently listed for NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa.
12 clinical trialsare actively recruiting — trials can provide access to cutting-edge therapies.
View clinical trials →Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced daily · phases, status, and PI names normalized at ingest
Specialists
View all specialists →Source: NPI Registry + PubMed · trial PI roles cross-referenced with ClinicalTrials.gov · ranked by match score (publications + PI activity + community signal)
No specialists are currently listed for NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa.
Treatment Centers
8 centersSource: NORD Rare Disease Centers + NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) · centers verified active within last 12 months
Children's Hospital Colorado Rare Disease Program ↗
Children's Hospital Colorado
📍 Aurora, CO
👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program
🔬 UDNHarvard/MGH UDN Clinical Site ↗
Massachusetts General Hospital
📍 Boston, MA
🏥 NORDBoston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program ↗
Boston Children's Hospital
📍 Boston, MA
👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program
🏥 NORDUCLA Rare Disease Day Program ↗
UCLA Health
📍 Los Angeles, CA
🏨 Children'sAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Genetics ↗
Lurie Children's Hospital
📍 Chicago, IL
👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program
🏥 NORDCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center ↗
Cincinnati Children's
📍 Cincinnati, OH
👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program
🏨 Children'sNationwide Children's Hospital Rare Disease Center ↗
Nationwide Children's Hospital
📍 Columbus, OH
👤 Boston Children's Hospital Rare Disease Program
🔬 UDNNIH Clinical Center Undiagnosed Diseases Program ↗
National Institutes of Health
📍 Bethesda, MD
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Questions for your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment
- Q1.What level of care do I need right now — outpatient, day program, or inpatient treatment?,What type of therapy do you recommend for me, and how long will it take?,Are there any dangerous physical complications I need to be treated for right away?,Should I be taking any medications, and what are the benefits and side effects?,How will we know if treatment is working, and what does recovery look like?,What should I do if I feel like I am getting worse or having a crisis?,Are there support groups or resources for my family or caregivers?
Common questions about NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa
What is NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder where a person severely limits how much they eat, often because of an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted view of their own body. Even when someone is dangerously underweight, they may still see themselves as too heavy. The condition affects the whole body — the heart, bones, hormones, digestive system, and brain can all be harmed by not getting enough nutrition over time. Common signs include extreme weight loss, refusing to eat enough, obsessive thoughts about food and body image, and in people who menstruate, loss of their monthly per
How is NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa inherited?
NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa follows a multifactorial inheritance pattern. Genetic counseling can help families understand recurrence risk and testing options.
At what age does NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa typically begin?
Typical onset of NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa is juvenile. Age of onset can vary across affected individuals.
Are there clinical trials for NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa?
Yes — 12 recruiting clinical trials are currently listed for NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa on UniteRare. See the clinical trials section on this page for phase, sponsor, and site details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Frequently asked questions about NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa
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What is NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa?
NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa is a rare disease catalogued in international rare-disease ontologies (Orphanet ORPHA:36297). It is typically inherited as multifactorial. Age of onset is generally juvenile. For verified primary sources, see the UniteRare NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa page.
How is NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa inherited?
NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa follows multifactorial inheritance. Genetic counseling is recommended for affected families to understand recurrence risk in offspring and the likelihood of unaffected siblings being carriers. Variants in the underlying gene(s) may be identified via clinical genetic testing.
Are there FDA-approved treatments for NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa?
Approved treatments for NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa are tracked from openFDA and DailyMed primary sources. Many rare diseases have no specific FDA-approved therapy; for those, supportive care and management of complications form the basis of clinical care. Orphan-drug-designation status is noted where applicable.
Are there clinical trials recruiting for NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa?
UniteRare currently lists 12 clinical trials relevant to NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each trial entry includes recruitment status, eligibility criteria summary, principal-investigator information, and study locations. Patients should discuss eligibility with their healthcare provider before enrolling.
How do I find a specialist for NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa?
Verified NON RARE IN EUROPE: Anorexia nervosa specialists are identified through ClinicalTrials.gov principal-investigator records, peer-reviewed publication authorship (via PubMed), and the NPPES NPI registry. NORD-designated Centers of Excellence and NIH-affiliated rare-disease clinics are also tracked. UniteRare's specialist directory is updated continuously as new evidence becomes available.
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