Cue reactivity and bulimia nervosa: Refining and standardising methodology

Cue reactivity has been assessed in women with bulimia nervosa both in conjunction with treatment studies and in independent laboratory investigations. Methodology for investigating cue reactivity varies widely, providing little guideline for the optimal assessment parameters. The present pilot study describes the evolution of a methodology for assessing cue reactivity in response to in vivo cues in women with bulimia nervosa. Patients' responses are compared with those of healtil controls. Recommendations for the standardisarion of the procedure an given. The Suidciines proposed have equal applicability to nsearch on cue reactivity in the lirids of substance abuse and ansiety disorders.