Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa Research
WPIC is one of the top psychiatric research facilities in the
world. Eating disorder specialists are working hard to develop
better treatments for eating disorders. Currently, the Anorexia and Bulimia
Nervosa Research division is conducting
numerous research studies on genetic, biological, environmental,
and psychological aspects of eating disorders. If you suffer
from, or have suffered from, anorexia or bulimia, you may be
eligible to participate in some of our research protocols.
Genetic Study of Anorexia Nervosa: The
National Institute of Mental Health is sponsoring a multicenter, international
study seeking to determine whether a gene or genes might predispose individuals
to develop anorexia nervosa. We need
families with at least two relatives
(e.g., sisters, brothers, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents) who have or had
anorexia nervosa, and who would be willing to participate. The study involves
the completion of phone interviews, questionnaires and a blood draw.
Participants do not need to travel and will be paid upon completion of the
study. For more information call 1-888-895-3886, email EDResearch@upmc.edu
or visit the website www.angenetics.org
Neurobiology Studies:
A
great deal of research has been conducted on chemicals found in the brain which
are important for the control of our behavior. Serotonin is one such chemical,
or neurotransmitter, that plays a role in regulating mood and appetite.
These studies require travel to
Pittsburgh
,
PA
for a two to three day time period. They
involve two different types of brain imagining technology including a PET and
fMRI. We are looking for women ages
18-45 who have suffered in the past from bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa.
You will be asked to complete phone interviews and questionnaires.
You will be reimbursed for all travel expenses and compensated at the end
of the study. For more information
call 1-888-895-3886, email edresearch@upmc.edu
or visit our website at http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/anbnbrainimaging/.
For
published articles based on our research studies on
anorexia and bulimia nervosa, visit www.anbn.org
and
http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/anbnbrainimaging.
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