Viewing Study NCT00304174



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Study NCT ID: NCT00304174
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2016-05-24
First Post: 2006-03-15

Brief Title: Motivating Factors That Play a Role in Bulimia Nervosa
Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute
Organization: New York State Psychiatric Institute

Study Overview

Official Title: Translational Research on Eating Disorders Behavioral Assessment of Motivation to Eat
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2016-05
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: This study will evaluate whether people with bulimia nervosa will binge eat in a structured laboratory setting and display behavioral patterns similar to those of individuals who are dependent on drugs
Detailed Description: Bulimia nervosa BN is a serious eating disorder that is characterized by frequent uncontrolled eating binges These binges are often followed by compensatory behavior including the following self-induced vomiting misuse of laxatives diuretics enemas or other medications to induce purging fasting or excessive exercise If left untreated BN can lead to many serious health issues tooth decay irregular menstruation bowel damage constipation heart and kidney disease intestinal damage puffiness especially in the face and fingers increased hair growth on the face and body and mineral imbalances in the body Similar to drug abuse disorders food-related thinking and disordered eating behavior can interfere with other occupational and social activities as well This study will evaluate whether people with bulimia nervosa will binge eat in a structured laboratory setting and display behavioral patterns similar to those of individuals who are dependent on drugs

Interested participants will first report to the study site for a screening visit during which they will be assessed for eligibility using blood tests and an interview Eligible participants will return to the study site on 3 additional days Participants will be asked to refrain from eating or drinking between 10 PM each night before reporting to the study site and 10 AM the next day Each day participants will receive breakfast after which they will not be allowed to eat or drink until the end of the day Participants will then use a computer program to earn food a yogurt shake by tapping on the keyboard More taps on the keyboard will result in a larger amount of food earned by the end of the day Once experimentation is complete on Day 1 participants will be instructed to eat as much as they can On Days 2 and 3 participants will be given a small serving of the yogurt shake prior to beginning the computer task Following the computer task they will be instructed to either eat until they are comfortable without restricting or binging or eat as much as they can A private bathroom will be available if needed All participants including those who did not meet criteria for participation will be offered treatment at the study clinic once the study is complete

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None
Secondary IDs
Secondary ID Type Domain Link
DNBBS 72-NBR OTHER_GRANT DNBBS 72-NBR httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR21MH065024-05
R21MH065024-05 NIH None None