Brain and learning study in eating disorders and healthy adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses brain scans to understand how the brain processes rewards and learns in people with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, compared with healthy adults. It may help researchers find better ways to target learning and reward problems related to these eating disorders.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 39 years old
- Either you have anorexia nervosa (AN-R or AN-BP) or bulimia nervosa (BN), or you are a healthy control
- You can safely have an MRI scan (no metal/medical reasons that block MRI)
- No drug or alcohol dependence, and no drug use on the day of the scan (except marijuana may be allowed)
- No pregnancy, diabetes, or other medical conditions that could change weight/eating
- No history of brain/nerve conditions that would affect the study (including significant head injury)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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