Neurofeedback During Eating for Bulimia Nervosa
Neurofeedback During Eating: A Novel Mechanistic Treatment for Bulimia Nervosa
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
30 participants
May 13, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of noninvasive prefrontal cortex (PFC) neurofeedback during eating in women with bulimia nervosa (BN) using a wearable brain imaging device, functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). The investigators will examine how this training may influence inhibitory control and BN symptoms.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Female
- Aged 18 to 45 years
- Meet diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa
- Current body mass index greater than or equal to 18.5kg/m2 but under 30kg/m2
- English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria4
- Ongoing medical treatment, major medical condition, or psychiatric disorder that may interfere with study variables or participation
- Current psychotherapy focused primarily on eating disorder symptoms
- Pregnancy or planned pregnancy, or lactation during the study period
- Allergy to ingredients in the standardized meal or in the shake
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Interventions
Participants will be instructed to use real-time fNIRS neurofeedback to non-invasively regulate neural activation associated with symptoms in individuals with bulimia nervosa. During the training, participants will view images on a computer screen, listen to sounds, and consume a shake.
Participants will be instructed to use sham real-time fNIRS neurofeedback to non-invasively regulate neural activation associated with symptoms in individuals with bulimia nervosa. During the training, participants will view images on a computer screen, listen to sounds, and consume a shake.
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NCT05614024