Neurobiological and Psychological Maintenance Mechanisms Associated With Anticipatory Reward in Bulimia Nervosa

Part of paid clinical trials in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sponsor
University of Minnesota
Study ID
NCT04917068
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Bulimia Nervosa

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 55 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Study Details

The purpose of this investigation is to identify the potentially crucial role of anticipatory reward mechanisms maintaining bulimic behavior (i.e., binge eating and purging) in bulimia nervosa (BN). The research will investigate neural and psychological anticipatory processes in BN, both in the scanner and the natural environment.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 1, 2022
Status verified
Jan 2026
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2026
Completion
Nov 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
100 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Bulimia Nervosa
    Participants with diagnosed bulimia nervosa (BN) who will complete all tasks during Visits 1 and 2 in addition to ecological momentary assessment (EMA) procedures following Visit 2.
  • Arm: Healthy Control
    Participants without diagnosed BN or other current or past eating disorders who will complete all tasks during Visits 1 and 2 and will not complete EMA procedures following Visit 2.

Primary Outcome Measure

The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) self-reported negative affect [ Time Frame: 1-2 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of MinnesotaMinneapolisMinnesota55455
Carol B Peterson, PhD
612-273-9811

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