Body perception study in anorexia and bulimia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study explores how people with anorexia or bulimia perceive their own bodies. You will complete simple mental tasks about moving your hands, feet, and whole body, which may help researchers understand body image distortions. Participation is voluntary and involves no medications or treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 55 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa (as defined by standard criteria).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 17.5 or lower (for anorexia) OR 17.5 or lower or 30 or higher (for bulimia).
- You are right-handed.
- You do not have any motor problems, nerve damage, or a history of head injury that would affect movement tasks.
- You are not currently pregnant, and you are not in an acute phase of a psychotic disorder.
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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