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Retraining the brain to value food: a new approach for anorexia

NCT ID NCT07692945

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether a brief training task can change how people with anorexia nervosa value food. Participants view food images and focus on attributes like tastiness or healthiness, then make food choices. The goal is to see if this training makes their choices more like those of healthy eaters.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple behavioral technique to help people with anorexia nervosa make healthier food choices.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with a small sample, and the training effect may not translate to real-world eating behavior or lasting change.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorexia nervosa

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • The University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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