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    2019
    High Quality

    Olanzapine Versus Placebo in Adult Outpatients With Anorexia Nervosa: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    Attia E, Steinglass JE, Walsh BT, Wang Y, Wu P, Schreyer C

    Published in American Journal of Psychiatry

    Key Findings

    Olanzapine produced a modest increase in rate of weight gain but no improvement in psychological symptoms compared with placebo.

    Conclusions

    Olanzapine has limited benefit in outpatient anorexia nervosa beyond small weight effects.

    Limitations

    Outpatient sample, modest effect size, 16-week duration.

    Related Health Concerns

    Eating Disorders

    Study Details

    Year:2019
    Sample Size:152
    Duration:16 weeks
    Quality Score:8/10

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