Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Effects of Negative Affect in Individuals With Binge Eating Episodes

Lead Sponsor:

University of California, San Diego

Collaborating Sponsors:

Sanford Research

University of Colorado, Denver

Conditions:

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge-Eating Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Binge-eating is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of - typically high calorie - foods, eating much more rapidly than normal and until feeling uncomfortably full, as well as f...

Detailed Description

Specific Aim 1: To test on two study days, one neutral affect and one negative affect day (affect induction) whether negative affect alters brain reinforcement learning in a dopamine system anchored t...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthy Controls
  • Age 18-55 years old
  • Healthy body weight between 90 and 110 % average body weight since puberty.
  • Regular monthly menstrual cycle (if applicable)
  • Edinburgh Handedness Inventory Revised (EHI-R) LQ\* score \> +200
  • Obese
  • Age 18-55 years old
  • Current body mass index (BMI) \> 30 kg/m2.
  • Stable food intake regimen in previous 4 weeks.
  • Edinburgh Handedness Inventory Revised (EHI-R) LQ\* score \> +200
  • Obese for at least one year
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Age 18-55 years old
  • Edinburgh Handedness Inventory Revised (EHI-R) LQ\* score \> +200
  • DSM 5 diagnosis of Binge Eating Disorder A. Recurrent episodes of binge eating B. Binge eating episodes are associated with three (or more) of the following
  • Eating much more rapidly than normal.
  • Eating until feeling uncomfortably full.
  • Eating large amounts of food when not feeling physically hungry.
  • Eating alone because of embarrassment.
  • Feeling disgusted with oneself, depressed, or very guilty after overeating. C. Marked distress regarding binge eating is present. D. At least once a week for 3 months. E. The binge eating is not associated with the recurrent use of inappropriate compensatory behavior.
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Age 18-55 years old
  • Edinburgh Handedness Inventory Revised (EHI-R) LQ\* score \> +200
  • DSM 5 diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa A. Recurrent episodes of binge eating Eating, in a discrete period of time, an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat during a similar period of time and under similar circumstances.
  • A sense of lack of control over eating during the episode. B. Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior in order to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting; misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications; fasting; or excessive exercise.
  • C. At least once a week for 3 months. D. Self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body shape and weight.

Exclusion

  • Healthy Controls
  • Current pregnancy or breast feeding within last 3 months
  • First degree relative with current or past eating disorder
  • Current Medications other than BCP or IUD
  • Past or present Axis I psychiatric disorder including substance or alcohol use disorder as determined through SCID-5 clinical interview
  • First degree relative with an eating disorder
  • Major Medical illness
  • Recent history of suspected substance abuse or a lifetime history of psychostimulant abuse and/or dependence
  • Metal implants or braces
  • Obese
  • Current pregnancy or breast feeding within last 3 months
  • First degree relative with current or past eating disorder
  • Current or previous eating disorder diagnosis
  • Current Medications other than BCP or IUD
  • Past or present Axis I psychiatric disorder including substance or alcohol use disorder as determined through SCID-5 clinical interview
  • Major Medical illness
  • Recent history of suspected substance abuse or a lifetime history of psychostimulant abuse and/or dependence
  • Metal implants or braces
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Pregnancy or breast feeding within last 3 months
  • Lifetime history of bipolar disorder or psychosis
  • Use of a psychostimulant within the prior 6 months
  • Recent history of substance abuse or dependence (except for alcohol and cannabis use)
  • Major Medical illness
  • Metal implants or braces
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Pregnancy or breast feeding within last 3 months
  • Lifetime history of bipolar disorder or psychosis
  • Use of a psychostimulant within the prior 6 months
  • Recent history of substance abuse or dependence (except for alcohol and cannabis use)
  • Major Medical illness
  • Metal implants or braces

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

410 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03393039

Start Date

February 1 2018

End Date

June 30 2026

Last Update

September 2 2025

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University of California at San Diego

San Diego, California, United States, 92121