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TMS and Body Image Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa

Recruiting
18 - 35 years of age
Female
Phase N/A

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Overview

To evaluate if TMS together with a body image intervention is an efficacious treatment for anorexia nervosa compared to treatment as usual.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being enrolled as a patient at the eating disorder unit of the Child and adolescent psychiatric clinic and Psychiatric clinic in Linköping
  • Having a DSM-5 diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, atypical anorexia (restrictive type)
  • Being at least 18 years of age
  • Having a BMI of 20 or under.
  • Being free of psychotropic medications or on stable (at least three months on the same dose) medication.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychotic disorder
  • Clinical diagnosis of bipolar disorder
  • Alcohol/drug dependence
  • Ongoing treatment with antipsychotics or tricyclic antidepressants
  • Previous severe head injury
  • Birth before 33 weeks of gestation
  • Hearing impairment
  • Earlier epilepsy or seizures of other causes
  • Having severe claustrophobia
  • Being pregnant
  • Having a cognitive disability

Study details

Anorexia Nervosa

NCT04213820

Region Östergötland

25 January 2024

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