Brain scans may reveal how drug works in teens with eating disorders
NCT ID NCT05509257
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This early-phase study aims to see if functional MRI (fMRI) can detect changes in brain reward areas when teens with eating disorders (like bulimia or binge eating) take naltrexone, a drug that blocks opioid receptors. About 60 participants aged 13-21 will receive both naltrexone and a placebo in random order, and their brain activity will be compared. The goal is to develop a biomarker for future treatment studies, not to directly treat the eating disorder.
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