Purpose

The aim of this study is to investigate the functioning of neural circuitry that may be abnormal in Bulimia Nervosa, thereby contributing to its development and persistence.

Type of Study: Clinical Trial
Setting of Study: both
Clinical Trials.gov number: NCT00345943
Providing Clinical Treatment?: No

Study Activities

Filling Out Forms
Computer Tasks
MRI Scan
Provides Payment: Reimbursement for transportation
Provides Payment: Compensation for study related procedures

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study: 12 Years - 21 Years
Genders Eligible for Study: Female
This study is recruiting Healthy Volunteers.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
• Current or prior DSM IV diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa
• or Sub-threshold Bulimia Nervosa (those who meet all DSM-IV criteria for BN, but engage in subjective binge-eating episodes and binge/purge at a frequency of at least once per week for 3 months, whereas meeting full DSM-IV criteria for BN requires binge eating and purging twice per week for 3 months)
• Major Depression

Location: The Eating Disorders Clinic 1051 Riverside Drive, Unit 98
Clinic: Eating Disorders Clinic
Division: MRI Unit

Study chairs or principal investigators:
Rachel Marsh Ph.D., Principal Investigator

Co-investigators:
B. Timothy Walsh,
Bradley Peterson,