Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for Eating Disorder Anxiety

Non-invasive Cranial Electrical Stimulation for Mealtime Anxiety in Adults With Eating Disorders

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Eating Disorders Anxiety
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 30
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
Rogers Behavioral Health · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for young adults with eating disorders who experience anxiety during mealtimes. Participants will use a non-invasive brain stimulation device to see if it helps reduce their anxiety and improve their eating disorder symptoms.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking Clomipramine

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 30 years old
  • I am enrolled in the Rogers Behavioral Health Eating Disorder Recovery Program
  • I have been diagnosed with an eating disorder
  • I can communicate effectively in English
  • I experience anxiety during meals
  • I am not following my meal plan well
  • I have engaged in harmful behaviors around meals

You may not be able to join if

  • I have metal in my body
  • I am taking medication that lowers seizure threshold
  • I have cranial pathologies
  • I have a history of seizures or concussions
  • I am pregnant
  • I am at risk of self-harm with the device
  • I calibrate to a stimulation level below 200 microampere

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The study is to evaluate the feasibility of using a non-invasive brain stimulation device in a sample of inpatients with eating disorders (ED). The study will help researchers evaluate whether their device protocol is practical for eating disorder inpatients as a way to manage eating disorder and anxiety symptoms. A secondary aim of the study is to evaluate preliminary effectiveness of the protoco…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-30 years old at the time of enrollment 2. Enrolled in Rogers Behavioral Health Eating Disorder Recovery Program Inpatient Unit at the Oconomowoc, WI clinic location 3. Have a primary diagnosis of any DSM-5 eating disorder (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eatin…
Contacts

Hana F Zickgraf, Ph.D.

262-303-0170

hana.zickgraf@rogersbh.org

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