Examining emotional intelligence and cognitive flexibility in anorexia nervosa and Parkinson's disease
Exploring How Emotional Intelligence and Cognitive Flexibility Affect the Measurement of Emotional Valence and Arousal in Two Populations: Patients With Anorexia Nervosa and Parkinson's Disease.
This study looks at how people with anorexia nervosa and Parkinson's disease handle emotions and think flexibly to see how it affects their emotional responses.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto Auxologico Italiano Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oggebbio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06323564 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore how cognitive and emotional inflexibility in anorexia nervosa and Parkinson's disease affects the processing of emotional stimuli and transitions between emotional states. It utilizes neuropsychological tests and self-report questionnaires to assess emotional responses in patients with these conditions. The study is grounded in established psychometric models of emotion, particularly the Affective Core Model, to better understand the nuances of emotional experiences in these disorders.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or Parkinson's disease who can provide written informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients with other psychiatric disorders, acute infectious diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, or other central nervous system disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of emotional processing in patients with anorexia nervosa and Parkinson's disease, potentially leading to improved therapeutic approaches.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of examining emotional intelligence and cognitive flexibility in these specific conditions is relatively novel, similar studies have shown promise in understanding emotional processing in various psychiatric and neurological disorders.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Parkinson's Disease * Anorexia nervosa * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Other psychiatric disorders * Acute infectious diseases * Chronic inflammatory diseases * Other Disorders of central nervous system * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * tachy or bradyarrhythmias, other cardiac rhythm alterations that compromise the study of heart rate variability
Where this trial is running
Oggebbio
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano — Oggebbio, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Riccaro Cremascoli, MD, PhD
- Email: r.cremascoli@auxologico.it
- Phone: +393497292068
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.