This study is looking at whether a device that stimulates the vagus nerve (taVNS) can help young people with Anorexia Nervosa. Researchers want to see if taVNS, compared to a sham (fake) stimulation, leads to greater satisfaction with eating, more calorie intake, less feeling of fullness, fewer eating disorder symptoms, and less anxiety. You might be able to join if you are 14-22 years old, are already in a program to gain weight for an eating disorder, need to gain at least 8 pounds, and speak English. The study aims to enroll 30 participants and will measure satisfaction after 4 weeks.

Study design

This is a randomized study with 30 participants, comparing two groups: one receiving vagal nerve stimulation and another receiving sham (fake) stimulation.

What's involved

You would have 5 study visits, including single item meals and check-ins during your eating disorder treatment. You would receive stimulation or sham treatment for 30 minutes, 3 days a week for 4 weeks.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary outcome, satisfaction, is measured at 4 weeks, which is the duration of the intervention.

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