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Study on decision-making and eating behavior in women

  • Study HIC#:2000034480
  • Last Updated:04/07/2024

Females aged 18-45 years old needed for study on decision-making and eating behavior

We are looking for women with current symptoms of anorexia nervosa to participate in a brain imaging study on decision-making.

AND

We are also inviting women with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2 and no history of mental health conditions, brain injury, or neurological conditions, to participate in a brain imaging study.

You will complete two visits to the Yale University Magnetic Resonance Research Center. At the screening visit we will collect a blood sample and ask you some questions about your health history. The study visit will involve questionnaires, computer tasks, an MRI scan, and additional blood sampling. Then we will ask you to complete follow-up surveys at home.

You will be compensated up to $240 for your time.

For more information contact Maggie Westwater at Margaret.westwater@yale.edu or call 203-215-7611.

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    Maggie Westwater

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    Trial Purpose and Description

    We are looking for women with current symptoms of anorexia nervosa to participate in a brain imaging study on decision-making.

    AND

    We are also inviting women with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2 and no history of mental health conditions, brain injury, or neurological conditions, to participate in a brain imaging study.

    You will complete two visits to the Yale University Magnetic Resonance Research Center. At the screening visit we will collect a blood sample and ask you some questions about your health history. The study visit will involve questionnaires, computer tasks, an MRI scan, and additional blood sampling. Then we will ask you to complete follow-up surveys at home.

    You will be compensated up to $240 for your time.

    For more information contact Maggie Westwater at Margaret.westwater@yale.edu or call 203-215-7611.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Inclusion for those WITH anorexia nervosa symptoms:

    • Female 18 - 45 years old
    • Have current symptoms or a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
    • No history of brain injury or neurological conditions

    Inclusion for those WITHOUT restrictive eating:

    • Female 18 - 45 years old
    • Women with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2
    • No history of mental health conditions, brain injury or neurological conditions

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