Lab-Grown brain cells shed light on Anorexia's inner workings
NCT ID NCT07580209
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study takes a small blood sample from women with severe anorexia and healthy women, then turns those cells into brain-like neurons in a dish. Researchers will test how these neurons respond to hunger and fullness hormones. The goal is to uncover cellular differences that might explain why anorexia persists, without giving any treatment to participants.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal why the brain's hormone signaling goes wrong in anorexia, pointing toward future treatment targets.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small observational study with only 10 participants. It uses lab-grown cells, not real brains, so findings may not translate to actual patients.
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Private Praxis, Prof. Dr. Med. Gabriella Milos
RECRUITINGZurich, 8006, Switzerland
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