Improving self-control in bulimia nervosa
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how people with bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder marked by binge eating and purging) control their impulses, and tests a possible new way to help. It involves drinking a shake and completing tasks, which may help improve self-control and reduce binge-purge cycles.
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Who can take part
- You must be a woman aged 18 to 55.
- You must have bulimia nervosa (or mild/less frequent symptoms of it).
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be between 18.5 and 40.
- You must be able to speak and understand English.
- You cannot be receiving ongoing medical or psychiatric treatment for other conditions, or eating-disorder-focused therapy.
- You cannot be pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding during the study.
- You must not be allergic to any ingredients in the study shake.
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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