Brain scans reveal how stress fuels binge eating
NCT ID NCT04125589
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how stress and negative emotions influence decision-making and eating behavior in women with binge-eating disorder. Researchers used brain scans to understand activity in reward and self-control areas during everyday choices. The goal was to learn more about the brain processes behind binge eating, not to test a treatment.
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McLean Hospital
Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States
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