Understanding how body awareness affects obesity
SENSing Inner BodiLy State: Understanding the Role of Interoception in obEsity
Istituto Auxologico Italiano · NCT06855251
This study looks at how well people with obesity can sense their body's internal signals and how that affects their eating habits and health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Istituto Auxologico Italiano (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Piancavallo, VCO) |
| Trial ID | NCT06855251 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the role of interoception, or the perception of internal body signals, in individuals diagnosed with obesity. It investigates how well these individuals can perceive their internal cues and integrate them with external information, which may influence their eating behaviors and overall health. The study will utilize a crossmodal dual-task approach to assess the relationship between interoceptive signals and responses to food cues. By examining these connections, the research seeks to provide insights into the cognitive and emotional aspects of obesity.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are right-handed individuals diagnosed with obesity who are currently undergoing rehabilitative treatment.
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 improved understanding and treatment strategies for obesity by addressing interoceptive dysfunction.
How similar studies have performed: While there is evidence linking interoceptive deficits to obesity, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Right-handed individuals diagnosed with obesity * In rehabilitative treatment at the Istituto Auxologico 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
- Principal investigator: Federica Scarpina, PhD — IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano
- 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, Body Representation