Scientists scan brains to crack code of Binge-Eating cycles

NCT ID NCT05995496

Summary

This study aims to understand how eating and fasting affect brain function related to self-control in people with bulimia nervosa. Researchers will use brain scans and smartphone surveys to see how the brain's control circuits work differently after a meal. The goal is to learn why cycles of binge eating and purging happen, which could help design better future treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Center of Excellence in Eating and Weight Disorders at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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