How losing control affects thinking in anorexia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how feeling a lack of control might change the way people with anorexia nervosa think and process information. It may help doctors better understand the disorder and improve treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are being treated for anorexia nervosa at CHL or CHU de Poitiers.
- You meet the DSM-5 criteria for anorexia nervosa, or have symptoms that need treatment.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 14 or higher.
- You understand and speak French well enough to follow instructions.
- You do not have a visual impairment or dyslexia that would make the tasks difficult.
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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