The Norwegian Microbiota Study in Anorexia Nervosa (NORMA): Integrating a clinical trial with preclinical experiments–A study protocol

Key Points

• To outline the framework for NORMA, a study investigating the interplay between microbiota and anorexia nervosa.
• Clinical trial registration as NCT06144905.
• Integration of preclinical experiments with clinical trial protocols.
• Focus on microbiota analysis in anorexia nervosa patients.
• Anticipated findings may reveal links between microbiota and anorexia nervosa symptoms.
• Potential development of new therapeutic strategies identified.