Anorexia NervosaPERCEPCORNCT03988218
Perception and Representation of Internal Body in Anorexia Nervosa
A study testing perceptive tests in people with Anorexia Nervosa, run by Centre Hospitalier Esquirol at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
This study focuses on representations of the interior of the body and interoceptive awareness in women with anorexia nervosa in comparison with women without eating disorders. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 14 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Anorexia Nervosa
- What is being tested?
- perceptive tests
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 70 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 11 Jan 2018to 7 Jul 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 14 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Anorexia Nervosa according to DSM-5
- aged above than 14
- BMI between 14 and 18.5 for adults or less than the reference age by age for minors
Who cannot join
- Unable to understand the tests, poor understanding of the French language
- Mental retardation
- Severe psychiatric comorbidity (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)
- Lesion or pathology of the upper limbs
- Pregnancy
- Absence of social protection
- Hospitalization under duress
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study focuses on representations of the interior of the body and interoceptive awareness in women with anorexia nervosa in comparison with women without eating disorders.
- Conditions
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Being tested
- perceptive tests
- Keywords
- Body awareness, Interoceptive awareness, Anorexia Nervosa, Adolescent, Body image
- Medical subject headings
- Anorexia Nervosa
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
perceptive testsBehavioural
Also called scales
many tests are realized: a drawing of the interior of the body a heartbeat detection test an ischemia induction test many scales: Eating Attitude Test; Body Awareness Questionnaire; Body Shape Questionnaire; Hospital Anxiety and Depression; Questionnaire de Satisfaction Corporelle et de Perception Globale de Soi
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Anorexia | Experimental | Subjects with anorexia nervosa Receives: Behavioral: perceptive tests |
| Control | Active comparator | Subjects without eating disorders Receives: Behavioral: perceptive tests |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
drawing
Number and nature of organs drawn
Measured: At inclusion
Secondary outcomes (2)
IAI
interoceptive awareness index
Measured: At inclusion
Time
time to obtain a score of 3 on the analogue visual scale at the ischemia induction test
Measured: At inclusion
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Jun 2019
- Study start11 Jan 2018
- Primary completion25 Mar 2019
- Study completion7 Jul 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Anorexia NervosaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Esquirol
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aude Paquet, Centre Hospitalier Esquirol
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03988218
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- percepcor
- Acronym
- PERCEPCOR
- Status last verified
- Jul 2021
- First submitted
- 13 Jun 2019
- Last updated
- 20 Jul 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Paquet A, Girard M, Passerieux C, Boule MC, Lacroix A, Sazerat P, Olliac B, Nubukpo P. The body interior in anorexia nervosa: from interoception to conceptual representation of body interior. Front Psychol. 2024 Jun 24;15:1389463. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1389463. eCollection 2024.
PubMed 38979073
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Jul 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Perception and Representation of Internal Body in Anorexia Nervosa
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03988218
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PERCEPCOR / percepcor
- Conditions
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Keywords
- Body awareness, Interoceptive awareness, Anorexia Nervosa, Adolescent, Body image
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier EsquirolUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 11 Jan 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Mar 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 7 Jul 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Jun 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study focuses on representations of the interior of the body and interoceptive awareness in women with anorexia nervosa in comparison with women without eating disorders.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Anorexia | Experimental | Behavioral: perceptive testsSubjects with anorexia nervosa |
| Control | Active comparator | Behavioral: perceptive testsSubjects without eating disorders |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 14 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Anorexia Nervosa according to DSM-5
- aged above than 14
- BMI between 14 and 18.5 for adults or less than the reference age by age for minors
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Unable to understand the tests, poor understanding of the French language
- Mental retardation
- Severe psychiatric comorbidity (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)
- Lesion or pathology of the upper limbs
- Pregnancy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| perceptive testsAlso: scalesmany tests are realized: a drawing of the interior of the body a heartbeat detection test an ischemia induction test many scales: Eating Attitude Test; Body Awareness Questionnaire; Body Shape Questionnaire; Hospital Anxiety and Depression; Questionnaire de Satisfaction Corporelle et de Perception Globale de Soi | Behavioural | Anorexia, Control |
Primary outcome
drawing
Time frame: At inclusion
Number and nature of organs drawn
2 secondary outcomes
IAI
Time frame: At inclusion
Time
Time frame: At inclusion
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Jul 2021.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 38979073Paquet A, Girard M, Passerieux C, Boule MC, Lacroix A, Sazerat P, Olliac B, Nubukpo P. The body interior in anorexia nervosa: from interoception to conceptual representation of body interior. Front Psychol. 2024 Jun 24;15:1389463. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1389463. eCollection 2024.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing perceptive tests in people with Anorexia Nervosa, run by Centre Hospitalier Esquirol at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Jul 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
drawing (time frame: At inclusion). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03988218, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Jul 2021.