Teen brain scans reveal clues about eating disorders

NCT ID NCT03347565

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how certain personality traits and brain activity are linked to eating disorder symptoms in teenage girls. Researchers used brain scans to measure responses to rewards and followed up one year later to see how symptoms changed. The goal was to better understand the biology behind eating disorders, not to test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

eating disorder Feeding and Eating Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92121, United States