Status:

RECRUITING

Mechanisms of Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Enhancing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa

Lead Sponsor:

Shanghai Mental Health Center

Conditions:

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if dTMS targeting the ACC can be used to rapidly and effectively treat AN. A randomized controlled study design is adopted, in which patients with AN are di...

Detailed Description

The investigators propose hypothesis that CBT improves AN symptoms by modulating the "AN-ACC pathology network", and that high-frequency stimulation targeting the ACC by dTMS can synergize "AN-ACC pat...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Female, aged 18-35 years, right handedness.
  • Above primary education.
  • Meet the diagnostic criteria of AN in DSM-V, and13.0 kg/m2 ≤ body mass index (BMI)\<18.5 kg/m2.
  • No systemic nutritional therapy, psychiatric medication or any form of psychotherapy have been received within 1 month before enrollment.
  • Able to understand the nature of this study and sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion

  • Diagnosed with a DSM-5 disease other than anorexia nervosa, or at high risk of suicide, strong impulsive behavior as well as anti-social behavior.
  • With severe physical or cognitive impairment.
  • Not able to undergo MRI.
  • Considered unsuitable for enrollment in this clinical trial for other reasons.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 30 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

110 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06942858

Start Date

April 30 2025

End Date

December 31 2028

Last Update

May 11 2025

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Shanghai Mental Health

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China, 200030