Could brain zaps curb anorexia's compulsive grip?
NCT ID NCT06138782
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce compulsive behaviors in people with anorexia nervosa. Twenty participants will receive multiple sessions of rTMS targeting a brain region linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder. The goal is to identify brain network changes that might lead to new treatments.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for anorexia nervosa by targeting brain circuits linked to compulsive behaviors.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 20 participants. It is designed to understand brain networks, not to prove a treatment works. The results may not lead to a therapy.
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Conditions
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94107, United States