Systemic sclerosis & Raynaud's
Avoidant or Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Symptoms in Adults With Systemic Sclerosis: A Nationwide Study in Spain
Authors' conclusion
ARFID symptoms were relatively common in patients with SSc.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with systemic sclerosis (SSc), nationwide in Spain
- Participants
- 200 adults
- Outcome
- Prevalence and characteristics of ARFID symptoms (Spanish Nine-Item ARFID Screen)
Methodological detailsinternet survey, nationwide
- Internet survey
- Nationwide
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Positive ARFID screen
SSc
49.5%
99 events
- Screened positive based on fear of aversive consequences around eating (eg, GI discomfort)
- 53
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Correlation of ARFID symptoms with GI symptom severity (UCLA GIT 2.0) and SF-12 quality of life
- UCLA GIT 2.0 total score, r = 0.408
- P < 0.001
- Reflux subscale, r = 0.058
- P = 0.420
- Constipation subscale, r = 0.090
- P = 0.209
- Worse health-related quality of life in all SF-12 domains and both physical and mental components
- all P < 0.05
Characteristics associated with positive ARFID screen
- Greater frequency of self-reported enteral nutrition, weight loss, and self-initiated (vs provider-monitored) diet restrictions
Original publication
Avoidant or Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Symptoms in Adults With Systemic Sclerosis: A Nationwide Study in Spain. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). Published 29 June 2025. doi:10.
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