Brain zapping study seeks to unlock eating secrets in anorexia
NCT ID NCT05918835
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to explore how it changes food choices and brain activity in people with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will give a single session of rTMS to 72 women aged 18-30 who are hospitalized for anorexia. The goal is to understand the brain mechanisms behind restrictive eating, not to treat the disorder directly.
What this could mean
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Active substance
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how brain stimulation affects food choices in anorexia, pointing toward future treatments that target eating behaviors.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 72 participants, all female and in a hospital setting. Results may not apply to everyone with anorexia, and the stimulation is given just once, so any effects are temporary.
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New York State Psychiatric Institute
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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