Understanding how body image disturbance affects people with anorexia nervosa
Interoceptive mechanisms of body image disturbance in anorexia nervosa
This study is looking at how people with anorexia nervosa understand their bodies and how their feelings and thoughts about their appearance can be changed, with the hope of finding new ways to help them feel better about themselves.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Laureate Institute for Brain Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tulsa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10984452 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the mechanisms behind body image disturbance in individuals with anorexia nervosa, focusing on how bodily signals and visual information are processed. The study aims to explore the relationship between interoception (the sense of internal bodily signals) and body image perception through various methods, including self-reports and behavioral tests. By using interventions that alter interoceptive and cognitive processing, the research seeks to determine how these changes can impact body image disturbance. This could lead to new therapeutic approaches for individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who experience body image disturbances.
Not a fit: Patients without anorexia nervosa or those who do not experience body image disturbances may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for body image issues in patients with anorexia nervosa, potentially reducing relapse rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding body image disturbances through similar interoceptive and cognitive approaches, indicating potential for success in this study.
Where this research is happening
Tulsa, United States
- Laureate Institute for Brain Research — Tulsa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Choquette, Emily — Laureate Institute for Brain Research
- Study coordinator: Choquette, Emily
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.