The Binge Eating Genetics Initiative (BEGIN): study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Binge Eating Genetics Initiative (BEGIN) is a multipronged investigation examining the interplay of genomic, gut microbiota, and behavioral factors in bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder.

Methods

1000 individuals who meet current diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder are being recruited to collect saliva samples for genotyping, fecal sampling for microbiota characterization, and recording of 30 days of passive data and behavioral phenotyping related to eating disorders using the app Recovery Record adapted for the Apple Watch.

Discussion

BEGIN examines the interplay of genomic, gut microbiota, and behavioral factors to explore etiology and develop predictors of risk, course of illness, and response to treatment in bulimi

SUBMITTER: Bulik CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7298834 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature