Zapping the brain to beat anorexia: a new hope?

NCT ID NCT05368844

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help people with anorexia nervosa. The goal is to change brain circuits involved in taste and body perception to reduce eating disorder symptoms. The study includes 40 women aged 18-45 with anorexia and focuses on whether the treatment is feasible and acceptable.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92121, United States

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