Brain Structure in Acutely Underweight and Partially Weight-Restored Individuals With Anorexia Nervosa: A Coordinated Analysis by the ENIGMA Eating Disorders Working Group.
BMI
Cortical thickness
MRI
Subcortical volume
Surface area
Journal
Biological psychiatry
ISSN: 1873-2402
Titre abrégé: Biol Psychiatry
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 0213264
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 11 2022
01 11 2022
Historique:
received:
05
11
2021
revised:
01
04
2022
accepted:
28
04
2022
pubmed:
29
8
2022
medline:
12
10
2022
entrez:
28
8
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The pattern of structural brain abnormalities in anorexia nervosa (AN) is still not well understood. While several studies report substantial deficits in gray matter volume and cortical thickness in acutely underweight patients, others find no differences, or even increases in patients compared with healthy control subjects. Recent weight regain before scanning may explain some of this heterogeneity. To clarify the extent, magnitude, and dependencies of gray matter changes in AN, we conducted a prospective, coordinated meta-analysis of multicenter neuroimaging data. We analyzed T1-weighted structural magnetic resonance imaging scans assessed with standardized methods from 685 female patients with AN and 963 female healthy control subjects across 22 sites worldwide. In addition to a case-control comparison, we conducted a 3-group analysis comparing healthy control subjects with acutely underweight AN patients (n = 466) and partially weight-restored patients in treatment (n = 251). In AN, reductions in cortical thickness, subcortical volumes, and, to a lesser extent, cortical surface area were sizable (Cohen's d up to 0.95), widespread, and colocalized with hub regions. Highlighting the effects of undernutrition, these deficits were associated with lower body mass index in the AN sample and were less pronounced in partially weight-restored patients. The effect sizes observed for cortical thickness deficits in acute AN are the largest of any psychiatric disorder investigated in the ENIGMA (Enhancing Neuro Imaging Genetics through Meta Analysis) Consortium to date. These results confirm the importance of considering weight loss and renutrition in biomedical research on AN and underscore the importance of treatment engagement to prevent potentially long-lasting structural brain changes in this population.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
The pattern of structural brain abnormalities in anorexia nervosa (AN) is still not well understood. While several studies report substantial deficits in gray matter volume and cortical thickness in acutely underweight patients, others find no differences, or even increases in patients compared with healthy control subjects. Recent weight regain before scanning may explain some of this heterogeneity. To clarify the extent, magnitude, and dependencies of gray matter changes in AN, we conducted a prospective, coordinated meta-analysis of multicenter neuroimaging data.
METHODS
We analyzed T1-weighted structural magnetic resonance imaging scans assessed with standardized methods from 685 female patients with AN and 963 female healthy control subjects across 22 sites worldwide. In addition to a case-control comparison, we conducted a 3-group analysis comparing healthy control subjects with acutely underweight AN patients (n = 466) and partially weight-restored patients in treatment (n = 251).
RESULTS
In AN, reductions in cortical thickness, subcortical volumes, and, to a lesser extent, cortical surface area were sizable (Cohen's d up to 0.95), widespread, and colocalized with hub regions. Highlighting the effects of undernutrition, these deficits were associated with lower body mass index in the AN sample and were less pronounced in partially weight-restored patients.
CONCLUSIONS
The effect sizes observed for cortical thickness deficits in acute AN are the largest of any psychiatric disorder investigated in the ENIGMA (Enhancing Neuro Imaging Genetics through Meta Analysis) Consortium to date. These results confirm the importance of considering weight loss and renutrition in biomedical research on AN and underscore the importance of treatment engagement to prevent potentially long-lasting structural brain changes in this population.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36031441
pii: S0006-3223(22)01290-2
doi: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2022.04.022
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Meta-Analysis
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
730-738Subventions
Organisme : NIMH NIH HHS
ID : R01 MH042984
Pays : United States
Organisme : NIMH NIH HHS
ID : K23 MH118418
Pays : United States
Organisme : NIMH NIH HHS
ID : R01 MH093535
Pays : United States
Organisme : NIMH NIH HHS
ID : K23 MH112949
Pays : United States
Organisme : NIBIB NIH HHS
ID : U54 EB020403
Pays : United States
Organisme : NIMH NIH HHS
ID : R01 MH096777
Pays : United States
Organisme : NIMH NIH HHS
ID : RC1 MH088678
Pays : United States
Organisme : NIMH NIH HHS
ID : K23 MH080135
Pays : United States
Organisme : Department of Health
Pays : United Kingdom
Organisme : NIMH NIH HHS
ID : R01 MH105662
Pays : United States
Commentaires et corrections
Type : CommentIn
Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2022 Society of Biological Psychiatry. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.