Overview

Effectiveness of Antibiotic Treatment for Reducing Binge Eating and Improving Digestive Function in Bulimia Nervosa

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study will determine the effectiveness of the antibiotic erythromycin in enhancing gastrointestinal function and decreasing the frequency of binge eating in people with bulimia nervosa.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Collaborator:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Treatments:
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Estolate
Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate
Erythromycin stearate