Brain waves in overeating may mirror addiction, study finds
NCT ID NCT01948414
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at brain wave patterns in 108 women to see if overeating and obesity share similarities with addiction. Researchers compared obese women with and without eating disorders to lean women. They used a simple listening task and EEG to measure brain responses, aiming to understand the cognitive processes behind eating disorders.
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CRNH Rhône-Alpes /CENS Centre Européen pour la Nutrition et la Santé Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud - Pavillon médical 165, chemin du Grand Revoyet
Pierre-Bénite, 69310, France
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