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Sponsored by: |
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
Information provided by: | National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00517335 |
This study will compare the brain's ability to distinguish between natural and artificial sweeteners in women with and without a history of eating disorders.
Condition | Intervention |
Eating Disorders |
Procedure: Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan |
MedlinePlus related topics: | Eating Disorders |
ChemIDplus related topics: | Sucrose |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Case Control, Prospective |
Official Title: | The Evaluation of Brain Neuronal Activity in Response to Natural (Sucrose) and Artificial (Sucralose) Taste Stimuli- Does Caloric Content Matter to the Brain? |
If desired subjects have a chance to be a part of a DNA blood draw aspect of the study
Estimated Enrollment: | 60 |
Study Start Date: | May 2005 |
Study Completion Date: | January 2008 |
Primary Completion Date: | January 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Groups/Cohorts | Assigned Interventions |
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Women who are healthy controls
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Procedure: Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan
Healthy control women, recovered bulimia women, and also recovered anorexia women will complete specific tasks in an fMRI scanner that will take up to 60 minutes.
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Women who have recovered from bulimia
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Procedure: Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan
Healthy control women, recovered bulimia women, and also recovered anorexia women will complete specific tasks in an fMRI scanner that will take up to 60 minutes.
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Women who have recovered from anorexia
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Procedure: Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan
Healthy control women, recovered bulimia women, and also recovered anorexia women will complete specific tasks in an fMRI scanner that will take up to 60 minutes.
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Eating disorders often result in serious illness and can lead to prolonged health complications, including heart and kidney problems, digestive disorders, nerve damage, and low blood pressure. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are examples eating disorders. People with anorexia nervosa do not eat enough in fear of becoming overweight, resulting in extreme weight loss. People with bulimia nervosa first binge by consuming hundreds or even thousands of calories within a very short time period and then purge by either vomiting or using laxatives. Women are at a greater risk of developing the disorders, particularly when they are between the ages of 12 and 24. Treatments for eating disorders typically include nutrition counseling, psychotherapy, and medication. To better understand eating disorders, this study will compare the brain's ability to distinguish between natural and artificial sweeteners in women with and without a history of eating disorders.
All participants in this observational study will be administered a taste test to determine if they can consciously differentiate between a sugar solution and an artificially sweetened solution. Participants may also perform several brief computerized tests, ranging from 3 to 10 minutes each, to evaluate thinking, memory, and information processing skills. Participants who cannot tell the difference between the solutions will undergo a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan, which will take pictures of the brain and blood flowing through the brain. Prior to the scan, blood and urine collection may occur, and participants may complete two additional computerized tests. The scan will require 60 to 90 minutes to complete. During the scan, participants will hold two thin tubes in their mouth. At various intervals, these tubes will deliver 1 ml of liquid containing either sugar water or an artificial sweetener into each participant's mouth. A screen projection of abstract pictures will also be shown to each participant throughout the scan, either before the liquid is delivered or alone. This study will require a 6- to 9-hour time commitment. The results from this study may provide valuable information regarding anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and may eventually lead to the development of new and better treatment options for these complex and serious disorders.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 45 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Female |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
The study will include women between the ages of 18 and 45 who have recovered from anorexia or bulimia nervosa for over 1 year and have no current medical problems.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
United States, California | |||||
UCSD Eating Disorders Treatment and Research Center | |||||
La Jolla, California, United States, 92037 |
Principal Investigator: | Watler Kaye, MD | University of California, San Diego (UCSD) |
Responsible Party: | University of California San Diego ( Walter Kaye, MD Professor of Psychiatry ) |
Study ID Numbers: | R01 MH46001, DATR A3-NSS |
First Received: | August 14, 2007 |
Last Updated: | March 26, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00517335 |
Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
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