Brain scans reveal why stress triggers binge eating
NCT ID NCT03393039
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study uses brain scans to see how negative feelings change food choices and reward processing in people with binge eating disorders. Researchers will compare healthy individuals, those with obesity, and people with binge eating disorder or bulimia. The goal is to understand brain patterns that may lead to binge eating and find targets for future treatments.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward new psychological or medication treatments for binge eating by identifying brain patterns linked to the disorder.
What could go wrong
This is an observational brain imaging study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct therapies, and results may not apply to all individuals with binge eating.
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University of California at San Diego
San Diego, California, 92121, United States