Understanding brain functions related to cognitive control in bulimia nervosa
Dynamic Neural Computations Underlying Cognitive Control in Bulimia Nervosa
['FUNDING_R01'] · ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI · NIH-11010376
This study is looking at how the brain works when people with bulimia nervosa make decisions about eating, to better understand how their control over food choices changes during eating and fasting, which could lead to new ways to help them.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11010376 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the brain mechanisms that contribute to cognitive control in individuals with bulimia nervosa, a serious eating disorder. By using advanced techniques like functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and real-time mobile assessments, the study aims to understand how food consumption affects brain function and decision-making processes. The researchers will explore how cognitive control fluctuates between periods of eating and fasting, which may help identify new treatment targets for bulimia nervosa.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have bulimia nervosa or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatment strategies that better address the cognitive challenges faced by individuals with bulimia nervosa.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in understanding cognitive control in eating disorders, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BERNER, LAURA A. — ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
- Study coordinator: BERNER, LAURA A.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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