Plain-English translation of NCT05862389 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are trying to understand what happens in the brain of people with eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. This study will use brain scans, brain wave recordings, and blood tests to look for patterns that might explain why these disorders develop and how to treat them better.
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, but doctors still don't fully understand what causes them or why some treatments work better than others. This research aims to find biological markers—signs in the brain and blood—that could help diagnose eating disorders earlier and predict which treatments will work best for each person.
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If you join this study, you will undergo brain imaging scans (MRI), have your brain electrical activity recorded (EEG), and provide blood samples to measure inflammation markers. You will also answer questions about your eating habits, emotions, and medical history. The exact number and timing of visits will depend on the study schedule, but researchers will guide you through every step.
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China
Sponsor
Peking University
Enrollment target
~750 participants
Started
September 2022
Primary completion
December 2027
Age range
13 Years – 35 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2023.
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Central contact
Tian-Mei Si, Ph.D
Peking University Sixth Hospital
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