Brain scans reveal why reward anticipation may fuel bulimia cycles
NCT ID NCT04917068
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study looks at how the brain's reward system might keep bulimia nervosa going. Researchers will use brain scans and daily surveys to compare 100 people with bulimia and healthy controls. The goal is to understand what drives binge-purge behavior, not to test a treatment.
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University of Minnesota
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