Brain scans reveal Serotonin's role in food avoidance in anorexia
NCT ID NCT05155280
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how serotonin, a brain chemical, affects circuits involved in avoiding food in people with anorexia nervosa. Researchers used PET and fMRI scans to compare brain activity between 30 women with anorexia and 27 healthy women. The goal was to understand the brain differences behind food avoidance, but the study was ended early.
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CHU de Saint-Etienne
Saint-Etienne, 42055, France
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