Avoidance-driven Decision Making and Learning in Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa

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Bulimia Nervosa Anorexia Nervosa
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 39
Sex
Female
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
78 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, San Diego · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate areas of the brain responsible for avoidance learning in adults with eating disorders using brain imaging techniques, computer tasks, and self-report questionnaires and interviews. The investigators will study changes in brain activity using a procedure called functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). This study will include 78 women with an eating d…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Eating Disorder Group: * Between the ages of 18 and 39 years old * Meet DSM-V criteria for anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa Healthy Controls: * Between the ages of 18 and 39 years old * Have maintained 85% to 120% ideal body weight since menarche Exclusion Criteria: * Ps…
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Christina E Wierenga, PhD

858-534-8047

cwierenga@health.ucsd.edu

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