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  • What is the Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study?
  • What is the NIHR BioResource?
  • Should I still send back my saliva sample if I am feeling unwell?
  • What should I do if I feel distressed?
  • What is GLAD doing to strive for equality, diversity, and inclusion?
  • Can I still take part if I haven’t received a diagnosis or treatment?
  • How will you use the survey, biological and genetic information data I give you?
  • How is the information I give you kept confidential?
  • Will commercial companies be accessing my data?
  • Why do you need access to my medical records?
  • How will you access my medical records?
  • What sections of my medical records will you access?
  • What will you do with my medical records?
  • What other studies might I be invited to take part in?
  • How do I sign up to the GLAD Study?
  • How do genetics and the environment influence the development of anxiety and depression?
  • I have signed up and completed all 4 steps in GLAD. Is there anything more I can do to contribute?
  • What research has been published using data from the GLAD Study?
  • I have signed up and completed all 4 steps in EDGI. Is there anything more I can do to contribute?
  • I am a journalist or represent an organisation who wants to learn more about the study or to help with the study. Who can I contact?

You do not have to:

  • Have received treatment or a diagnosis to take part
  • Tell your healthcare or insurance provider (all your information is strictly confidential)
Am I Eligible?

To take part in the Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative, part of the NIHR BioResource, you must:

  • Have experienced, or have been diagnosed with an eating disorder
  • Be aged 16 and above
  • Live in England

Sign up TO EDGI UK, part of the NIHR BioResource

Developed in collaboration with Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, and with patients and service users.

If you are younger than 16 and interested in taking part, please contact the EDGI UK team at edgi@kcl.ac.uk.

You can withdraw from the study at any time.

Already have an account? Login or Recover Password

To begin signing up you just need to provide your name, phone number, email address, sex, gender, and a password. You will be sent a notification email to verify your email so that we have the best way of contacting you.

After this, the EDGI UK enrolment process consists of four steps:

  • Reading the Information Sheet
  • Providing consent
  • Completing our questionnaire
  • Providing a saliva sample
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