Feeding and Eating Disorders

2024 Outcomes Report demonstrates treatment helps clients get well and stay well, regardless of diagnosis or demographics MIAMI, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study reveals that over 52% of individuals entering eating disorder treatment began at or above a normal weight, challenging common misconceptions that people must look underweight to require intervention. Although eating disorders are common, many individuals do not receive the help they need. However, data shows that treatment significantly improves recovery outcomes, helping clients stay well for longer. These important insights are part of the largest longitudinal study on eating disorder treatment outcomes, conducted by Monte Nido, one of the nation's leading eating disorder treatment providers. The study reviewed data from 12,000 participants, and results underscore that eating disorders affect people of all shapes and sizes, and that specialized, client-first programs can have lifesaving, long-lasting benefits. Clients Get Well, Stay Well The long-term impact of eating disorder treatment has proven to be an essential component of the healing process. According to the study: 91% of adults and 94% of adolescents restored weight when needed Clients treated by Monte Nido maintained treatment gains 6-months post-discharge: 81% remained significantly improved in ED symptoms 73% remained significantly improved in depression symptoms 71% remained significantly improved in symptoms of anxiety "We believe that recovery is possible for everyone, and our outcomes study demonstrates that treatment can be effective in helping those with eating disorders live the full life they so deserve," Cassie McLean, Chief Executive Officer of Monte Nido. Co-Occurring Diagnoses Are Common The study shows that 85% of all clients had a co-occurring diagnosis of a mood, anxiety or substance use disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and/or posttraumatic stress disorder. A co-occurring diagnosis is a significant marker of the complexity of life with an eating disorder. "By addressing both the eating disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions, providers open sustainable pathways for client's healing," McLean emphasized. 45% of adults and 35.4% of adolescents in residential treatment had PTSD These clients demonstrated significantly higher scores on all measures including measures of eating disorder psychopathology, major depression, anxiety disorders and quality of life These clients experience both clinically and statistically significant decreases in their symptoms from admission to discharge Clients who completed cognitive processing therapy (CPT) sessions showed a significant reduction in PCL-5 scores, dropping from an average of 52.6 to 29, which is below the threshold score of 33, meaning clients no longer met criteria for PTSD at the end of treatment. Eating Disorders Don't Discriminate Despite social and cultural expectations about how those with eating disorders appear, they can and do impact anyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, age, socio-economic background and size. Nearly 29 million Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime, and very few will get the care they need, largely due to barriers created by discrimination and weight stigma. "This study has shed light on who is living with eating disorders, and that they are far more complex and diverse than our socially conditioned image of those living with an eating disorder," said McLean. "This data will help expand our cultural understanding of individuals that are struggling with a range of eating disorders, and hopefully help remove some of the stigma that so often goes hand-in-hand with a diagnosis." Size & Weight 52% of people entering treatment were at or above "normal" weight at admission according to the NIH body mass index (BMI) calculator Most clients who were diagnosed with other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED) have atypical anorexia nervosa Gender & Sexuality 36% of all clients identified as LGBTQIA+ 63% of LGBTQIA+ adults in residential treatment met criteria for PTSD, compared to 45% cisgender heterosexual adults Age 77.6% of adolescents in residential treatment (average age of 15) had a co-occurring diagnosis, such as a mood disorder, anxiety disorder, or PTSD. 38% reported that someone else in their family has struggled with an eating disorder or disordered eating 75% of these adolescents had their families that were either very or extremely involved in treatment as indicated by regular family therapy and consistent communication with the clinical team Data Shines a Light on ARFID and BED Findings also emphasize the commonality of two lesser-known eating disorders, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and binge eating disorder (BED) within the client population. This data is important as certain disorders, like BED, are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed due to an overreliance on BMI as a measure of health. This misconception can lead to inadequate treatment, and even unhelpful guidance from providers. Adults, with an average admission age of 32, had binge eating disorder for 20 years before receiving treatment at Monte Nido, and 14 years before seeking any form of treatment. Clients with BED got better on all measures in all levels of care ARFID, which is characterized by "selective behaviors" or disinterest in food, has historically been difficult to diagnose, explaining why it's sometimes considered a "new" eating disorder. This year, Monte Nido developed the first measuring tool of its kind to help inform ARFID treatment, the Food Flexibility Scale™, which illustrates the levels of food flexibility that clients achieve through treatment. By using the novel food flexibility scale that measures progress across various degrees of variety, volume, and exposure to different food settings, the study indicates significant growth over the course of treatment. Of clients treated for ARFID, 92% of clients reached adequate nutritional intake levels by the end of treatment. Flexible Treatment Modalities Increase Accessibility The study also highlights the importance of flexible treatment options in improving accessibility, particularly through expanded virtual programs. These options allow clients to receive care despite geographic, scheduling, or familial barriers. "Access to flexible, innovative treatment options, especially virtual programs, is a game-changer for clients who might otherwise forgo the care they need," said Molly Perlman, MD, MPH, CEDS-C, Chief Medical Officer of Monte Nido. "By removing obstacles, virtual treatment is transforming how and when individuals seek help, making care more adaptable to real-life demands." Regardless of being in-person or online, data shows that less-intensive but highly structured remote treatment facilitates meaningful recovery among clients. 88% of clients discharged from virtual treatment described their experience as good to excellent Clients discharging from virtual programs with Monte Nido rated their experience with program staff- including clinical directors, primary therapists, dieticians, recovery coaches, their psychiatric and medical providers as excellent on average For more information about Monte Nido or to read the complete study, click here. To inquire about treatment at one of the Monte Nido programs, please visit . About the Monte Nido 2024 Outcomes Report The 2024 Outcomes Report is based on analysis of outcomes from Monte Nido programs nationwide, spanning all levels of care and more than 12,000 clients. Clients who consented to participate in the research study completed a series of clinical questionnaires at select intervals: at admission, upon transfer to a new level of care, and upon discharge from a program. In addition, follow-up data was obtained from consenting clients at specified time points after discharge. About Monte Nido Monte Nido is a national mental health provider committed to eradicating eating disorders by offering industry-leading care to adults and adolescents of all genders in a healing environment. Our clinically comprehensive, research-backed treatment in inpatient, residential, and day and virtual treatment programs show exceptional outcomes. Our clients get well and stay well six months after treatment. Founded in 1996, our expert staff of eating disorder professionals deliver compassionate care, breakthrough outcomes, and long-term recovery for our clients. Monte Nido operates 50 programs and in 28 states virtually across our family of programs: Monte Nido, Monte Nido Walden, Monte Nido Rosewood, and Monte Nido Clementine. Contact: Hannah Miller L.C. Williams & Associates 312-565-3900 [email protected] SOURCE Monte Nido WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2024 -- For people with an eating disorder, electrolyte abnormalities are associated with death and poor physical health outcomes, according to a study published in the October issue of The Lancet Psychiatry . Marco Solmi, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, and colleagues conducted a retrospective population-based cohort study in Ontario involving people aged 13 years or older with an eating disorder and an outpatient electrolyte measure within one year to examine the association with mortality and physical health outcomes. The analyses included 6,163 patients with an eating disorder and an electrolyte measure within one year since diagnosis. The most common electrolyte abnormalities were hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and hypernatremia (50.0, 37.8, and 21.1 percent, respectively). The researchers found that death occurred in 15.7 and 5.6 percent of those with and without an electrolyte abnormality, respectively (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.23). Electrolyte abnormality was also associated with hospitalization, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, bone fracture, and bowel obstruction (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.35, 1.91, 1.44, 1.40, and 1.62, respectively), but not with infection or a cardiovascular event. "These findings support the importance of regularly monitoring electrolytes in people with eating disorders and promptly correcting any abnormalities found to reduce premature mortality and risk of medical complications," the authors write. "The severity criteria of eating disorders could be refined to include explicit mention of electrolyte abnormalities." Two authors disclosed ties to the pharmaceutical industry.

- Radiprodil appeared to be generally well-tolerated in patients with gain-of-function (GoF) variants in GRIN genes, both with and without countable motor seizures (CMS) at baseline - Patients with CMS saw a median reduction of 86% in seizure frequency from baseline, over and above background anti-seizure medications, with 71% experiencing a greater than 50% reduction - Results are expected to support planned discussions with regulators to potentially advance radiprodil to a Phase 3 pivotal trial - GRIN Therapeutics is backed by a $200 million capital commitment from Blackstone Life Sciences NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GRIN Therapeutics, Inc., a leader in the development of therapies to treat serious neurodevelopmental disorders, reported topline results from the Company's ongoing two-part global Phase 1b open-label trial evaluating the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of radiprodil, an investigational, selective and potent negative allosteric modulator of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor subtype 2B (NR2B or GluN2B), in the treatment of GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorder. The results were presented in a podium presentation yesterday at the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) 15th European Epilepsy Conference in Rome, Italy. "The results of this trial are very encouraging as they suggest that radiprodil has the potential to substantially reduce the occurrence of seizures and possibly improve behaviors in children with gain-of-function mutations who are not responding well to current treatments," said Prof. Renzo Guerrini, MD, FRCP, FAES, Director, Neuroscience and Human Genetics Department, Phase 1 Clinical Trial Centre, Children's Hospital A. Meyer IRCCS, University of Florence, Italy. "Given these initial efficacy data and promising safety profile, we look forward to continuing to advance this important research program into the next phase of development." The Honeycomb study enrolled 15 pediatric patients with confirmed GoF mutations in the GRIN1, GRIN2A, or GRIN2B genes. The primary objectives of the study were to assess the safety and pharmacokinetics of radiprodil, while key secondary objectives focused on evaluating efficacy on both seizures and non-seizure outcomes. At study enrollment, patients were divided into two cohorts based on the frequency of countable motor seizures (CMS) they experienced during a 28-day screening period (Cohort 1) and baseline severity of non-seizure behavioral symptoms (Cohort 2). Following screening and observation periods, patients were escalated from a starting dose level of 0.05 mg/kg based on tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and predicted GluN2B receptor occupancy to a dose level to be maintained through an eight-week maintenance period. Part B of the Honeycomb study, an open-label extended treatment period for patients who completed Part A and were eligible for continued study treatment, remains ongoing. As of the July 15 data cut, 15 patients were available for analysis. Demographics and baseline disease characteristics were representative of the targeted GRIN population and generally balanced between the seizure (Cohort 1) and non-seizure behavior (Cohort 2) cohorts. There was a high level of seizure activity at baseline in Cohort 1 with a mean of 37.0 and a median of 25.5 CMS per patient (range of 4.8 to 85.9). There were zero CMS at baseline in Cohort 2. Radiprodil appeared generally well tolerated throughout Part A and B of the study to date. The treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) most commonly observed (i.e., in three or more patients) were those associated with infections or underlying disease symptoms including pyrexia, diarrhea, respiratory tract infection, abnormal behavior, agitation, cough, dystonia, fatigue, and gastroenteritis. There were no deaths in the study. Three patients experienced a serious adverse event (one patient each with obstructive bronchitis, viral pneumonia, or adenovirus infection). None were considered related to treatment with radiprodil and none met study stopping rule criteria. During Part A of the study, patients treated with radiprodil showed a median reduction of 86% in seizure frequency versus baseline, which was a key secondary endpoint in the trial. During this same period, 71% of patients had a greater than 50% reduction in CMS, with 43% seeing a greater than 90% reduction and one patient being seizure free. Clinicians and caregivers also generally assessed patients as improved clinically over the course of the study. "We believe the findings from the Honeycomb study in gain-of-function patients with treatment resistant symptoms provide strong rationale to progress this promising program into Phase 3 development as quickly as possible," said Bruce Leuchter, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer at Neurvati Neurosciences and GRIN Therapeutics. "I am proud of the progress we have made to address the profound unmet need in GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorder since we launched the company three years ago with an investment from Blackstone Life Sciences. These compelling data represent the first major milestone in our development plans for radiprodil and will help us build new levels of momentum toward achieving our goal of bringing the first approved treatment to patients living with GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorder." About GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorder: GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorder is a family of rare, genetically defined pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders caused by mutations in GRIN genes. While symptoms of GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorder can present as early as infancy, a diagnosis is often not confirmed until age two or later when a child fails to reach developmental milestones. Individuals may experience developmental delay, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, muscular hypotonia, movement disorders, spasticity, feeding difficulties and behavioral problems. There are currently no approved therapies for GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorder. About Radiprodil: Radiprodil is an investigational, selective and potent negative allosteric modulator of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor subtype 2B (NR2B or GluN2B). In nonclinical studies, radiprodil has been shown to potently and selectively modulate the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor subtype 2B (NR2B or GluN2B). Radiprodil has also demonstrated an antiseizure effect in a number of in vitro and in vivo preclinical seizure and epilepsy models and specifically in models characterized by an enhanced GluN2B-NMDA transmission, which can occur with gain-of-function (GoF) mutations in GRIN-related disorder. About GRIN Therapeutics: GRIN Therapeutics is dedicated to the research and development of precision therapeutics for pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders with the goal of bringing hope to patients and caregivers. Working to develop the investigational product radiprodil as a novel therapy for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders, the company has two ongoing clinical trials to evaluate radiprodil for the potential treatment of GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorder and other neurological conditions including tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) type II. GRIN Therapeutics is an affiliate of Neurvati Neurosciences, a portfolio company of Blackstone Life Sciences (BXLS). For more information, please visit About Neurvati Neurosciences Neurvati Neurosciences, a portfolio company of Blackstone Life Sciences, identifies and advances the development of high-potential drug candidates across the neuroscience landscape. Neurvati employs a collaborative model that establishes fit-for-purpose affiliate companies, aligning dedicated resources with long-term strategic capital to catalyze innovative treatment options in areas of unmet need. Neurvati's team of experienced operators and drug developers seeks opportunities to challenge current treatment paradigms and make a difference for patients suffering from a wide range of neurological and psychiatric disorders. For more information, please visit . About Blackstone Life Sciences Blackstone Life Sciences is an industry-leading private investment platform with capabilities to invest across the life cycle of companies and products within key life science sectors. By combining scale investments and hands-on operational leadership, Blackstone Life Sciences helps bring to market promising new medicines and medical technologies that improve patients' lives and currently has more than $9 billion in assets under management. Corporate Contact: Elliott Ruiz +1 201.674.5417 [email protected] SOURCE GRIN Therapeutics Inc.