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homovanillic acid and Bulimia Nervosa

homovanillic acid has been researched along with Bulimia Nervosa in 2 studies

Homovanillic Acid: A 3-O-methyl ETHER of (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid.
homovanillate : A hydroxy monocarboxylic acid anion which is obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group of homovanillic acid.
homovanillic acid : A monocarboxylic acid that is the 3-O-methyl ether of (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid. It is a catecholamine metabolite.

Bulimia Nervosa: An eating disorder that is characterized by a cycle of binge eating (BULIMIA or bingeing) followed by inappropriate acts (purging) to avert weight gain. Purging methods often include self-induced VOMITING, use of LAXATIVES or DIURETICS, excessive exercise, and FASTING.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" In the present study, clinical characteristics, plasma level of homovanillic acid (pHVA) and two scales - the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) - were assessed in 36 adolescent bulimia nervosa patients (mean age16."7.75Plasma homovanillic acid in adolescents with bulimia nervosa. ( Baeza, I; Bernardo, M; Castro-Fornieles, J; Deulofeu, R; Fernández, L; Lázaro, L; Martínez-Mallen, E; Toro, J; Vila, M, 2009)
" In the present study, clinical characteristics, plasma level of homovanillic acid (pHVA) and two scales - the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) - were assessed in 36 adolescent bulimia nervosa patients (mean age16."3.75Plasma homovanillic acid in adolescents with bulimia nervosa. ( Baeza, I; Bernardo, M; Castro-Fornieles, J; Deulofeu, R; Fernández, L; Lázaro, L; Martínez-Mallen, E; Toro, J; Vila, M, 2009)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Brambilla, F1
Amianto, F1
Dalle Grave, R1
Fassino, S1
Castro-Fornieles, J1
Deulofeu, R1
Martínez-Mallen, E1
Baeza, I1
Fernández, L1
Lázaro, L1
Toro, J1
Vila, M1
Bernardo, M1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Lack of Efficacy of Psychological and Pharmacological Treatments of Eating Disorders: Neurobiological Background[NCT01990755]112 participants (Actual)Interventional2010-05-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

1 trial available for homovanillic acid and Bulimia Nervosa

ArticleYear
Lack of efficacy of psychological and pharmacological treatments of disorders of eating behavior: neurobiological background.
    BMC psychiatry, 2014, Dec-24, Volume: 14

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Analysis of Variance; Anorexia Nervosa; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiaz

2014

Other Studies

1 other study available for homovanillic acid and Bulimia Nervosa

ArticleYear
Plasma homovanillic acid in adolescents with bulimia nervosa.
    Psychiatry research, 2009, Dec-30, Volume: 170, Issue:2-3

    Topics: Adolescent; Body Mass Index; Bulimia Nervosa; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Depression; Elec

2009