Effects of Mood on Eating Behavior
The purpose of this study is to study the effects of eating behavior on an individual's mood and ability to perform certain tasks. Women and men with bulimia nervosa and varied patterns of alcohol use and mood will be included. Participants are asked to complete paper-and-pencil and computer assessments and eat two meals at our center within a two-week period.
Response to the Taste of Beverages that are not Swallowed
This study assesses the responsiveness to taste of non-swallowed beverages. It is part of a translational research grant that supports collaborative projects between basic science and clinical research dedicated to disturbances of feeding and eating behaviors.
Motivation to Eat in Bulimia Nervosa
The purpose of this non-invasive study is to measure how much work a person is willing to do to earn a quantity of beverage (strawberry yogurt shake). Participants are asked to complete a button-pressing task on a computer that determines the amount of shake they will receive as their lunch replacement for the day. The study takes place on a Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday within a one-week period.
An MRI Study of Adolescents with Bulimia Nervosa
We are interested in learning why some people develop eating disorders. We are recruiting girls who have a problem with binge-eating and purging and girls who do not. Participation in this study involves interviews as well as taking pictures of your brain using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). There are no known health hazards associated with MRI. Compensation (up to $400) or treatment will be provided for participation.
A Neurobiological Investigation of Bulimia Nervosa using PET Imaging
The second part of the study aims to investigate potential differences in dopamine levels in bulimia nervosa and to associate these measures with measures from the behavioral component of the study, and involves an MRI scan and two PET scans. Participants will take one dose of the medication Ritalin in between the two PET scans.
Part one of this two part study is designed to measure how much work a person is willing to do to earn a quantity of beverage (strawberry yogurt shake). Participants are asked to complete a button-pressing task on a computer that determines the amount of shake they will receive as their lunch replacement for the day. The study takes place on three days within a one week period.
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