TMS and Body Image Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa

TMS Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa: Effects on Body Image Processing and Clinical Outcome Measures

To evaluate if TMS together with a body image intervention is an efficacious treatment for anorexia nervosa compared to treatment as usual.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being enrolled as a patient at the eating disorder unit of the Child and adolescent psychiatric clinic and Psychiatric clinic in Linköping
• Having a DSM-5 diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, atypical anorexia (restrictive type)
• Being at least 18 years of age
• Having a BMI of 20 or under.
• Being free of psychotropic medications or on stable (at least three months on the same dose) medication.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychotic disorder
• Clinical diagnosis of bipolar disorder
• Alcohol/drug dependence
• Ongoing treatment with antipsychotics or tricyclic antidepressants
• Previous severe head injury
• Birth before 33 weeks of gestation
• Hearing impairment
• Earlier epilepsy or seizures of other causes
• Having severe claustrophobia
• Being pregnant
• Having a cognitive disability