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Behavioural Intervention
rTMS for Anorexia Nervosa
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Waitlist Available
Led By Alexandra F Muratore, PhD
Research Sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to post-treatment (approx. 1 week apart)
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Study Summary
This trial will find out how magnetic stimulation affects eating habits and the brain's response.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for right-handed women aged 18-30 with a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa according to DSM-5, having a BMI of at least 16.0. Participants must be voluntarily admitted to an inpatient eating disorders unit, medically stable, competent to consent, and English-speaking.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the effects of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on food choice behavior compared to sham rTMS which mimics the procedure without active treatment.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects from rTMS may include discomfort at the stimulation site, headache, lightheadedness or seizures; however, these are generally rare and the procedure is considered safe.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline to post-treatment (approx. 1 week apart)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to post-treatment (approx. 1 week apart)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Neural activity and functional connectivity during the food choice task
Restrictive eating behavior during the food choice task
Secondary outcome measures
Predictors of HF-rTMS response
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: High-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (HF-rTMS)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Target: Region of right DLPFC with greatest resting-state functional connectivity to dorsal striatum (individualized functional target) Protocol: 10 pulses/sec, 4s trains, 120% MT, 3000 pulses/session
Group II: Sham repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (sham rTMS)Placebo Group1 Intervention
Target: Region of right DLPFC with greatest resting-state functional connectivity to dorsal striatum (individualized functional target) Protocol: same as HF-rTMS, with sham coil
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Who is running the clinical trial?
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,783 Previous Clinical Trials
2,689,055 Total Patients Enrolled
47 Trials studying Anorexia Nervosa
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New York State Psychiatric InstituteLead Sponsor
475 Previous Clinical Trials
153,835 Total Patients Enrolled
19 Trials studying Anorexia Nervosa
1,060 Patients Enrolled for Anorexia Nervosa
Global Foundation for Eating DisordersUNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
11 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I don't have major health issues or take meds that could cause seizures or affect test results.I have had seizures in the past.I have been diagnosed with a neurological condition like epilepsy, stroke, or Alzheimer's.I have previously undergone TMS therapy.I am experiencing hearing loss or am on medication that affects my hearing.I have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.I understand and can agree to the study's procedures and risks.I am between 18 and 30 years old.I am female.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Sham repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (sham rTMS)
- Group 2: High-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (HF-rTMS)
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Could I be accepted as a participant in this clinical experiment?
"Those with anorexia nervosa who are aged between 18 and 30 may qualify for this clinical trial, of which a maximum of 72 people can be enrolled."
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Is the enrollment process currently open to individuals aged 35 and up?
"Enrolment into this medical trial is limited to those aged 18 years or older, and no more than 30."
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Are physicians now enrolling participants for this experiment?
"As per the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is not currently enrolling participants as of June 16th 2023. The trial had been posted four months prior, but halted recruitment for unknown reasons. Although there are 84 other trials actively recruiting at present."
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