Teen brain study seeks clues to Anorexia's grip
NCT ID NCT05357053
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how anorexia nervosa changes brain function and metabolism in teenage girls. Researchers will use brain scans to compare 33 adolescents with and without the condition, then follow them for three years. The goal is to better understand the disease and find new ways to predict or influence its course.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward new ways to predict how anorexia nervosa progresses and identify targets for future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 33 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It is designed to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Turku PET Centre
Turku, 20521, Finland
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