The Role of Empathy in the Links Between Binge Eating Disorder and Interpersonal Difficulties (NCT07201662) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Role of Empathy in the Links Between Binge Eating Disorder and Interpersonal Difficulties
France155 participantsStarted 2025-11-05
Plain-language summary
Obesity, recognized as a chronic disease by the WHO since 1998, affects 22.1% of adults in the Hauts-de-France region. Beyond the physiological aspects, it is associated with psychological difficulties, particularly eating disorders such as binge eating disorder (BED), as well as interpersonal difficulties related to empathy. Empathy, which consists of cognitive (decoding emotion) and affective (sharing emotion) dimensions, appears to be reduced in obese adults compared to adults of normal weight. However, existing research remains limited and heterogeneous. It is therefore essential to explore the links between obesity, cognitive and affective empathy in greater detail, taking into account the role of BED, in order to better understand their impact on interpersonal relationships.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2
* French-speaking
* Enrolled in nutritional rehabilitation
* Written consent signed by the patient
* Affiliation with a social security system
Exclusion Criteria:
* Insufficient proficiency in the French language
* Minor patients, or patients under legal protection measures or deprived of liberty
* Lack of health insurance coverage
* Refusal to participate in the study
* Presence of neurological disorders
* Presence of cognitive disorders
* Presence of psychiatric disorders
* Presence of eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.