Exploring the placebo effect on fatigue in obesity
The Modulation of Individual Level of Fatigue Through Placebo Effect in Obesity
Istituto Auxologico Italiano · NCT06299254
This study is trying to see how the placebo effect can change feelings of fatigue and boost motivation in people with obesity.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto Auxologico Italiano (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Piancavallo, VCO) |
| Trial ID | NCT06299254 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how the placebo effect influences fatigue in individuals with obesity. It aims to understand the complex interactions between sensory input and cognitive processing that contribute to feelings of fatigue. By examining these dynamics, the study seeks to uncover potential mechanisms through which placebos may alter perceptions of fatigue and improve motivation and physical abilities in obese patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are right-handed individuals diagnosed with obesity, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.
Not a fit: Patients with concurrent neurological, neurodevelopmental, motor, somatosensory, or psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to new insights on managing fatigue in obesity, potentially improving patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, evidence from other studies suggests that the placebo effect can modulate fatigue in various contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Right-handed diagnosis of obesity (the level of body mass index - BMI - higher or equal to 30). Exclusion criteria: • concurrent neurological, neurodevelopmental (e.g., autism), motor, somatosensory and/or psychiatric disorders
Where this trial is running
Piancavallo, VCO
- IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano - Ospedale San Giuseppe — Piancavallo, VCO, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Federica Scarpina, PhD
- Email: f.scarpina@auxologico.it
- Phone: +39032351
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.
Conditions: Obesity, placebo effect, fatigue, motivation, physical abilities