RecruitingPhase 1NCT06624150

tDCS and Cognitive Training for Restrictive Eating Disorders

Sponsor

University of Minnesota

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Aug 2, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Anorexia Nervosa Atypical Anorexia Nervosa

Summary

This study looks at adults with restrictive eating disorders who are currently receiving outpatient treatment for their eating disorder to examine whether a new brain stimulation technique called non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can enhance brain training. Participation involves interviews, assessments, 10 sessions of brain stimulation (active or sham), and computerized brain training over a 3-4 week period, with one post-intervention visit, and one 1-month follow-up visit.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Active tDCS sessions, StarStim device and a medical device called Sham (fake) tDCS sessions for people with anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

DEVICEActive tDCS sessions, StarStim device

10 active sessions of transcranial direct current stimulation paired with cognitive training tasks. Device used is StarStim.

DEVICESham (fake) tDCS sessions

10 fake sessions of transcranial direct current stimulation paired with cognitive training tasks. The device will be on the participants head, but the current will not be active.