Biasing Food Value Construction (NCT07692945) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Biasing Food Value Construction
United States150 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine whether food value construction can be biased in individuals with anorexia nervosa. The main question it aims to answer is:
Can a simple training task increase the importance of relevant food attributes such that subsequent choices about what to eat in individuals with anorexia nervosa will look more like those of healthy eaters?
Participants will undergo a simple training paradigm where they view food items and focus on different attributes (e.g., its tastiness or healthiness). Participants will then be asked to make decisions about what foods they'd like to eat.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* aged 16-35 years
* male or female
* able to read and speak English
Exclusion Criteria for all participants:
* history of concussion or neurological disease
* full scale IQ estimate \< 80;
* taking medication that has been shown to affect attention or learning (i.e., second generation antipsychotics, memantine, methylphenidate, or modafinil)
Exclusion Criteria for participants with anorexia nervosa:
* current psychosis, bipolar disorder, or substance dependence
* body mass index \< 14
* vital sign or laboratory abnormalities indicating medical instability
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in Decision Weight for Tastiness vs. Healthiness Attributes in Food Choice
Timeframe: Immediately prior to and immediately following the training session (pre- and post-assessments, approximately 1 hour apart on the same day)