Teens with anorexia: brain study reveals how reward and punishment shape habits
NCT ID NCT04051879
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 understand differences in decision-making and brain connections. The goal was to learn more about the condition, not to test a treatment.
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University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California, 92121, United States
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