Plain-English translation of NCT06286930 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This pilot study is testing a treatment called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) — a non-invasive procedure that uses mild electrical current to stimulate a specific part of the brain called the cerebellum. Researchers believe this brain region may play a role in anorexia nervosa, and they want to see if stimulating it can help improve symptoms. You would receive this stimulation while inside an MRI scanner, and researchers would measure how your brain responds and whether your eating-related thoughts and behaviors change.
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder with limited treatment options, and many young people don't fully recover with current therapies. This study explores whether targeting a specific brain region with electrical stimulation might offer a new way to help people with this condition.
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You would participate in five sessions over about 6–8 weeks. First, you'll have a screening visit (virtual) and an intake visit (in-person) where you'll answer questionnaires and complete some tasks. Then you'll come in for the main MRI and stimulation session: you'll lie in the scanner, receive 20 minutes of gentle electrical stimulation to your brain, and complete tasks while your brain activity is measured. Afterward, you'll return for a final in-person visit similar to intake, and researchers will check in with you by phone one week and one month later to ensure you're safe and doing well.
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