Anorexia and Brain Development in Teens
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain changes in teenagers with anorexia or atypical anorexia. It uses brain scans to compare teens with the eating disorder to healthy teens, which could help understand the condition better and guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 19 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia within the last 2 years.
- Your BMI (body mass index) is below 17.5.
- You do not have any chronic medical conditions like diabetes or take medications that affect brain chemicals.
- You do not smoke, use nicotine, or have any alcohol or drug problems.
- You do not have any metal implants or other reasons that would make brain imaging unsafe.
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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