Deep Brain Stimulation for Severe Anorexia Nervosa

Summary

The somatic complications as well as the suicidal risk make Anorexia Nervosa (AN) the psychiatric disease with the highest mortality rate: the standardized mortality ratio is higher than 4 and 1 in 5 patients with AN who dies has committed suicide. Approximately 20% of patients suffering from AN evolves into a chronic form without prolonged remission. These patients are at high risk of serious complications (somatic and psychiatric). The peak incidence of AN lies between 15 and 19 years: patient

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of Anorexia nervosa according to DSM V criteria. 2. Age 18 to 65 years. 3. Chronic, treatment-resistant anorexia nervosa, defined as: * Anorexia nervosa evolving for at least 7 years. * Inability to maintain a BMI ≥ 17kg/m² for 2 months following hospitalizat

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