How stress and negative emotions affect eating behavior in binge-eating disorder.
Understanding the Effects of Acute Stressors and Negative Emotion on Eating Behavior in Binge-Eating Disorder: The Role of Stressor-Induced Changes in Reward and Cognitive Control
This study is looking at how stress and negative feelings affect eating habits in young women with binge-eating disorder, hoping to find out why some people have a hard time controlling their eating even with treatment, which could help improve future care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mclean Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Belmont, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10456768 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how acute stressors and negative emotions influence eating behaviors in individuals with binge-eating disorder (BED). It focuses on understanding the neurobiological mechanisms that link stress to increased food cravings and binge eating episodes. By examining brain activity and food choices in response to stress, the study aims to uncover why some individuals with BED struggle to manage their eating despite treatment. Participants will be young women diagnosed with BED, and the findings could lead to improved treatment strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young women aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with binge-eating disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have binge-eating disorder or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective interventions for individuals with binge-eating disorder by addressing the underlying emotional and stress-related triggers of their eating behaviors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between stress and eating behaviors, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Belmont, United States
- Mclean Hospital — Belmont, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Javaras, Kristin N. — Mclean Hospital
- Study coordinator: Javaras, Kristin N.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.