Acute Effects of a Single-Session Body Awareness Intervention on Cortical Activity and Interocept… (NCT07736365) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acute Effects of a Single-Session Body Awareness Intervention on Cortical Activity and Interoceptive Accuracy
84 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study will examine the immediate (acute) effects of a single, 30-minute body awareness session on brain activity and interoceptive accuracy in healthy young adults aged 18-25. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: an intervention group, which will complete a structured body awareness exercise based on Basic Body Awareness Therapy, or a control group, which will rest quietly for the same amount of time without any specific instructions.
Before and after the session, brain activity will be recorded using a portable, 8-channel EEG device, and interoceptive accuracy will be measured with a heartbeat perception task, in which participants try to count their own heartbeats without checking their pulse. The main goal is to determine whether a single body awareness session produces measurable changes in EEG brain wave patterns (theta, alpha, beta, and gamma bands) and in the accuracy of heartbeat perception, and whether these two types of change are related to each other.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-25 years
* Self-reported healthy status
* Literate in Turkish
* Willing and able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Active epilepsy or seizure history
* Diagnosed psychiatric disorder
* Neurological disorder
* Cardiac arrhythmia, pacemaker, heart disease
* Active use of psychotropic, beta-blocker, anticholinergic, or antihistamine medication
* Prior participation in Basic Body Awareness Therapy
* Pregnancy
* Active scalp lesion or dermatological pathology
* Neurological/psychiatric medication affecting alertness or attention
* Alcohol consumption in the last 24 hours
* Excessive caffeine intake on the day of measurement
* Acute pain, fever, infection, or other condition that could affect measurement
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study involves EEG brain activity measurements — is there anything about my current health or any medications I take that could affect EEG readings and make this kind of research study unsuitable for me?
2The trial is described as 'not yet recruiting' — given my current situation, does the timing of when this study opens actually work with any other evaluations or care I might need in the meantime?
3Since this is a Phase N/A study focused on healthy volunteers and measuring brain wave changes like theta and alpha band activity, is there any direct clinical benefit expected for participants, or is this purely a research contribution I should understand before deciding?
4The study involves a single-session body awareness intervention — can you help me understand what that kind of intervention typically involves, and whether there are any physical or psychological considerations I should be aware of before participating?
5Are there any standard wellness or therapeutic approaches related to body awareness and interoception that might be worth exploring alongside or instead of joining a research study like this one?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Change in EEG Theta Band Power
Timeframe: Immediately before vs. immediately after the ~30-minute session
2
Change in EEG Alpha Band Power
Timeframe: Immediately before vs. immediately after the ~30-minute session
3
Change in EEG Beta Band Power
Timeframe: Immediately before vs. immediately after the ~30-minute session
4
Change in EEG Gamma Band Power
Timeframe: Immediately before vs. immediately after the ~30-minute session