Could overeating be like addiction? brain study investigates
NCT ID NCT01948414
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looked at brain waves in 108 women to see if the brain activity of obese women with eating disorders resembles that of people with addiction. Researchers measured brain responses to sounds using EEG. The goal was to understand the cognitive processes behind overeating, not to test a treatment.
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Locations
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CRNH Rhône-Alpes /CENS Centre Européen pour la Nutrition et la Santé Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud - Pavillon médical 165, chemin du Grand Revoyet
Pierre-Bénite, 69310, France
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