Brain scans reveal why fatty foods trigger aversion in anorexia

NCT ID NCT07344831

First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looks at how the brains of women with anorexia nervosa respond to the smell, sight, and taste of fatty foods. Researchers will use functional MRI scans to compare brain activity between patients and healthy controls. The goal is to understand why fatty foods are avoided, which could help develop better treatments for anorexia.

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    Saint-Etienne, 42055, France

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