Can a simple brain wave test unlock Anorexia's secrets?
NCT ID NCT04583774
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study explores whether a brain wave test (EEG) can measure how the brain processes rewards in teenagers with anorexia nervosa. Researchers want to see if EEG can replace expensive MRI scans, making it easier to study this condition in larger groups. The study involves 47 female teens, some with anorexia and some healthy, who will taste rewards and play a money game while their brain activity is recorded.
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University of California San Diego
San Diego, California, 92121, United States
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