Scientists scan teen brains to unlock secrets of eating disorders
NCT ID NCT01882023
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to compare how teenage girls with eating disorders and healthy teens react to pictures of food. Researchers want to find differences in brain activity and structure that might explain why some teens develop anorexia. The goal is to better understand the disorder and possibly identify at-risk individuals early.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors identify teens at risk for anorexia nervosa earlier, leading to better prevention and treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is currently suspended, so results may be delayed or never completed. Findings may not directly change care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Röntgenavdelningen, Uppsala Academic Hospital
Uppsala, Uppsala County, 751 24, Sweden
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