EDGI
Overview
Join us in the eating disorders genetics initiative (EDGI).
Is open to anyone who:
- Is aged 16+
- Lives in England
- Is currently experiencing or has experienced an eating disorder in the past.
We hope 10,000 people will take part: patients with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder or any other eating disorder - are welcome to join.
Are you interested in taking part in this study?
Find out more by filling in this form
Planned end date
01 Sep 2024 00:00Conditions
Eating DisordersInclusion Criteria
Participants referred to an eating disorder-specific NHS service aged 16 or over.
Participants who have a lifetime occurrence of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, or any other
eating disorder defined in DSM-5.
Participants who have been diagnosed and/or treated for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder
or any other eating disorder defined in DSM-5.
Participants with a probable and undiagnosed eating disorder identified through a screening questionnaire.
Participants who have not stated their refusal to take part in future research.
Participants who are willing to donate a biological sample for genetic analysis.
Exclusion Criteria
Individuals without capacity to provide informed consent
Individuals under the age of 16
Individuals who do not have a current diagnosis or who do not meet the screening criteria for DSM-5 eating disorders.
