Brain scans in autistic people with anorexia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses MRI brain scans to understand how autism and anorexia nervosa are connected in the brain. Researchers are looking for autistic adults, both with and without a history of anorexia, to compare their brain activity.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 45 years old.
- You are autistic (have a formal diagnosis or score high on an autism screening questionnaire).
- You can read, understand, and answer questions in English.
- You are willing to have an MRI brain scan in Aberdeen.
- You either have no history of an eating disorder, or you have a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (or a very low body weight).
- You do not have metal implants or devices that would make an MRI 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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