Validation of a questionnaire for assessing physical activity urges in patients with eating disorders
Italian Validation of the State Urge to be Physically Active- Questionnaire (SUPAQ-I) in Patients With Eating Disorders
This study is testing a new questionnaire to see how well it helps understand physical activity urges in people aged 16-65 with eating disorders like Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 210 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto Auxologico Italiano Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06514456 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop and validate the Italian version of the State Urge to be Physically Active Questionnaire (SUPAQ-I) for patients with eating disorders. It will assess the reliability, validity, and sensitivity to change of the SUPAQ-I using a mixed-longitudinal design, with evaluations conducted at admission and discharge. The study focuses on individuals aged 16-65 diagnosed with eating disorders, particularly Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, which have high mortality rates. The SUPAQ-I will help in understanding the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of physical activity urges in these patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 16-65 with a diagnosis of an eating disorder according to DSM-5 criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with severe psychopathologies other than eating disorders or other unrelated pathologies may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a validated tool to better assess and address physical activity urges in patients with eating disorders, leading to improved treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the SUPA-Q has been validated in other contexts, this specific validation for the Italian population is a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion criteria: * age between 16 and 65 years old; * diagnosis of ED as per DSM 5 or DSM-5 TR * BMI\* range between 13 and 30 kg/m2 (depending on ED main diagnosis) * for the pediatric population BMI SDS\*\* range is set between -3 and +3 SD from expected BMI for age and sex Exclusion criteria: * presence of other pathologies not associated with ED (i.e., neurodegenerative diseases); * severe psychopathologies other than ED (i.e., schizophrenia) * BMI will be calculated using the following formula: weight (kg)/height (m2) \*\*For the pediatric population, BMI SDS will also be calculated to adjust BMI according to growth curve charts for children and adolescents belonging to the Italian population
Where this trial is running
Milan
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano — Milan, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Leonardo Mendolicchio, M.D. — IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano
- Study coordinator: Margherita Boltri, MSc
- Email: m.boltri@auxologico.it
- Phone: +393405242239
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.