Dec
18
Investigating the neurobiological underpinnings of Anorexia Nervosa
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The University of Sydney in conjunction with Advanced Research Clinical Highfield Imaging (ARCHI) are investigating the neurobiological factors involved in the development of anorexia nervosa. It is believed that in anorexia nervosa alterations of certain brain chemicals and therefore the metabolism may be involved in the development of this illness.
They will be collecting special types of brain scans (fMRI and spectroscopy) to investigate factors that may be contributing to the development of anorexia nervosa. In hope that a greater understanding of the way the brain works in anorexia nervosa will lead to better treatment options.
Persons eligible for the trial include females, who have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and are currently in
outpatient treatment. Controls are also needed, that is females who have not suffered from an eating disorder.
KEY POINTS FOR PARTICIPANTS
• No drugs or medications are involved in this trial
• The trial is completely non-invasive and patients will not endure any discomfort
• The trial will not incur any costs to the participants
• Participants should be aged between 16-25
• Participants must not have any history of substance abuse or dependency
• Participants must not have had any history of head injuries or epilepsy
• Participants must not be claustrophobic, or have any metallic implants e.g. cochlear implant, non-removable piercings
CONTACT: Persons who wish to participate in the trial can contact the study coordinator Dr Christine Allwang, who can provide them with more information.
Phone: 02 9926 5614
email: eatingdisorders@cadelinic.com
Download a flyer about the program(~290KB)
May
28
Free Outpatient Treatment for Longstanding Anorexia Nervosa (30 individual sessions over 6 months)
The University of Sydney (in conjunction with the University of London and University of Chicago) is conducting a treatment program for females over the age of 18 who have had anorexia nervosa for more than seven years (even if there have been periods of recovery). It aims to determine which of two currently available psychological treatments have the best outcome for people with longstanding anorexia nervosa.
If you would like more information about the program, or if you are interested in taking part, please contact Rebecca Smith (Project Coordinator) at the University of Sydney
Phone: 02 9351 7329
Email: rebeccas@psych.usyd.edu.au
Download a flyer about the program (~228kb)