Brain training for eating disorders: a new hope?
NCT ID NCT03808467
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a type of therapy called cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) for women with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder. CRT aims to improve thinking skills such as flexibility, planning, and impulse control, which are often affected in these conditions. One hundred women who are already in treatment and have certain thinking difficulties will receive nine weekly CRT sessions. Researchers will measure changes in thinking, eating disorder symptoms, and quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cognitive remediation therapy (CRT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an additional therapy to help people with eating disorders think more flexibly and improve their symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The therapy may not show significant benefits, and results may not apply to all eating disorder patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Trondheim, N-7491, Norway
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Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust
Levanger, N-T, Norway
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St Olavs Hospital HF
Trondheim, Norway