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nortriptyline and Anorexia Nervosa

nortriptyline has been researched along with Anorexia Nervosa in 3 studies

Nortriptyline: A metabolite of AMITRIPTYLINE that is also used as an antidepressive agent. Nortriptyline is used in major depression, dysthymia, and atypical depressions.
nortriptyline : An organic tricyclic compound that is 10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d][7]annulene substituted by a 3-(methylamino)propylidene group at position 5. It is an active metabolite of amitriptyline.

Anorexia Nervosa: An eating disorder that is characterized by the lack or loss of APPETITE, known as ANOREXIA. Other features include excess fear of becoming OVERWEIGHT; BODY IMAGE disturbance; significant WEIGHT LOSS; refusal to maintain minimal normal weight; and AMENORRHEA. This disorder occurs most frequently in adolescent females. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 1994)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Baseline concentrations of cholecystokinin-8 (CCK-8) and beta-endorphin (beta-EP) were measured in T-lymphocytes from 33 restricting patients with anorexia nervosa (AN-R), 23 binging/purging patients with anorexia nervosa (AN-BP), and 24 healthy volunteers."9.08T-lymphocyte cholecystokinin-8 and beta-endorphin concentrations in eating disorders: I. Anorexia nervosa. ( Brambilla, F; Brunetta, M; Manfredi, B; Panerai, AE; Peirone, A; Perna, G; Sacerdote, P, 1995)
"Twenty-two female patients with anorexia nervosa, restricted type, 14-35 years old, were treated with a 4-month course of combined cognitive-behavioral therapy, nutritional counselling and antidepressant drugs (nortriptyline for 7, fluoxetine for 15)."5.08Combined cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacological and nutritional therapy in eating disorders. 1. Anorexia nervosa--restricted type. ( Brambilla, F; Brunetta, M; Draisci, A; Peirone, A, 1995)
"Baseline concentrations of cholecystokinin-8 (CCK-8) and beta-endorphin (beta-EP) were measured in T-lymphocytes from 33 restricting patients with anorexia nervosa (AN-R), 23 binging/purging patients with anorexia nervosa (AN-BP), and 24 healthy volunteers."5.08T-lymphocyte cholecystokinin-8 and beta-endorphin concentrations in eating disorders: I. Anorexia nervosa. ( Brambilla, F; Brunetta, M; Manfredi, B; Panerai, AE; Peirone, A; Perna, G; Sacerdote, P, 1995)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's2 (66.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Zetin, M1
Frost, NR1
Brumfield, D1
Stone, RA1
Brambilla, F2
Draisci, A1
Peirone, A2
Brunetta, M2
Perna, G1
Sacerdote, P1
Manfredi, B1
Panerai, AE1

Trials

3 trials available for nortriptyline and Anorexia Nervosa

ArticleYear
Amitriptyline stimulates weight gain in hemodialysis patients.
    Clinical nephrology, 1982, Volume: 18, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amitriptyline; Anorexia Nervosa; Blood Pressure; Body Weight; Clinical Trials as Topic;

1982
Combined cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacological and nutritional therapy in eating disorders. 1. Anorexia nervosa--restricted type.
    Neuropsychobiology, 1995, Volume: 32, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anorexia Nervosa; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antidepressive Agents

1995
T-lymphocyte cholecystokinin-8 and beta-endorphin concentrations in eating disorders: I. Anorexia nervosa.
    Psychiatry research, 1995, Nov-29, Volume: 59, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anorexia Nervosa; Antidepressive Agents; beta-Endorphin; Child; Cognitive Behavio

1995