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New treatment option for Bulimia Nervosa
Official title Changes in Inhibition and Valuation After Eating
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05995496
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- An impaired ability to exert control has been implicated in bulimia nervosa (BN), but this impairment may not represent a stable trait or be the most effective focus for treatment. This project aims to understand how predictions and value-based decisions about control may be abnormally influenced by eating in individuals with BN, thereby maintaining cycles of binge eating, purging, and restriction.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Female
- Aged 18 to 45 years
- Current BMI greater than or equal to 18.5kg/m2 but under 30kg/m2
- Right-handed
- English-speaking Additional for Women with Bulimia Nervosa:
You likely can't join if
- Medical instability
- Ongoing medical treatment, medical condition, or psychiatric disorder that may interfere with study variables or participation
- Shift work
- Pregnancy, planned pregnancy, or lactation during the study period
- Allergy to any of the ingredients in or unwillingness to consume the standardized meal or unwillingness to drink water during the fasting period
- Any contraindication for fMRI
See the full eligibility criteria
- Female
- Aged 18 to 45 years
- Current BMI greater than or equal to 18.5kg/m2 but under 30kg/m2
- Right-handed
- English-speaking Additional for Women with Bulimia Nervosa:
- Meet DSM-5 criteria for bulimia nervosa
- Medical instability
- Ongoing medical treatment, medical condition, or psychiatric disorder that may interfere with study variables or participation
- Shift work
- Pregnancy, planned pregnancy, or lactation during the study period
- Allergy to any of the ingredients in or unwillingness to consume the standardized meal or unwillingness to drink water during the fasting period
- Any contraindication for fMRI
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 45 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.