Teens with anorexia: brain study reveals how rewards and punishments shape learning
NCT ID NCT04051879
First seen May 18, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how teenage girls with anorexia nervosa learn from rewards and punishments compared to healthy teens. Researchers used brain scans and computer tasks to see if differences in learning relate to eating disorder symptoms. The goal was to better understand the brain's role in anorexia, not to test a treatment.
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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California, 92121, United States
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