Efficacy Study of an Olfactory Stimulation Program for the Recuperation of Autobiographical Memor… (NCT02297165) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Efficacy Study of an Olfactory Stimulation Program for the Recuperation of Autobiographical Memories in Anorexia
France100 participantsStarted 2014-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to estimate the impact of an olfactive stimulation, in relaxing environment, on the access at the autobiographical memories in anorexic patients.
Who can participate
Age range13 Years – 24 Years
SexFEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Eating disorders, anorexia (restrictive form or mixed) according to DSM IV-TR ( Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV - Text Revision) criteria
* Patient hospitalized in a department of one of the inquiring centers for a minimal duration of 5 weeks
* French language ability
* Coverage by the social insurance
* Fully informed patient who consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Major mental associated disorders (psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, major depression), neurological disorders or addiction to substances
* Psychotropic treatment (with the exception of antidepressants, anxiolytics and sleeping drugs, if the treatment was started more than 30 days ago)
* Any disorder susceptible to alter the reasoning capacities, discernment or judgment
* Physically or psychologically unable to answer questionnaires
What they're measuring
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Proportion of reminded specific autobiographical memories (Autobiographical Memory Test (AMT)