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Scientists scan teen brains to unlock secrets of eating disorders

NCT ID NCT01882023

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Uppsala University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to compare how teenage girls with eating disorders and healthy teens react to pictures of food. Researchers want to find differences in brain activity and structure that might explain why some teens develop anorexia. The goal is to better understand the disorder and possibly identify at-risk individuals early.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify teens at risk for anorexia nervosa earlier, leading to better prevention and treatment.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is currently suspended, so results may be delayed or never completed. Findings may not directly change care.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 150 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2011

Expected to finish

Dec 2031

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Half of the cohort are patients recruited from the eating disorder clinic. All subjects in the study are adolescent females residing in the Uppsala area.

Ages

13 to 18 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Females * Age 13 - 18 yrs * Right handed * For controls: BMI within the "normal" range * For patients: Be admitted to treatment for an eating disorder Exclusion Criteria: * On medication * Suffering from any other illnesses * Left handed * Metal implants which can impact the fMRI image * Severe claustrophobia * Pregnancy * Smoker * Regular alcohol drinker

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorexia nervosa eating disorder Feeding and Eating Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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Eating disorders

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Röntgenavdelningen, Uppsala Academic Hospital

    Uppsala, Uppsala County, 751 24, Sweden

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