Overview
To better define the presence of Barrett's esophagus (BE) via non-endoscopic testing in an eating disorder cohort with purging (vomiting/rumination) behaviors
Description
A prospective cohort study to assess the presence of BE in those with purging behaviors from their eating disorders has not been completed. There are multiple case reports describing a younger population not meeting typical screening guidelines whom developed this condition. To better define the presence of Barrett's esophagus (BE) via non-endoscopic testing in an eating disorder cohort with purging (vomiting/rumination) behaviors. Individuals with severe forms of eating disorders with purging and ruminating behaviors not meeting the current screening guidelines for BE will still test positive for BE.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients diagnosed with an eating disorder diagnosis that includes purging history
- Ages 18-65
- Purging history =\>5 years
- Purging or rumination at a minimum of once daily upon admission.
- Admission to the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any eating disorder diagnosis that does not include purging behaviors
- Ages under 18 and over 65
- Patients who otherwise meet the current ACG screening guidelines (chronic GERD and 3 or more risk factors for Barrett's mentioned in the Background)
- Received mandated care at time of enrollment
- Inability to consent to participate in the research
