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Efficacy Study of an Olfactory Stimulation Program for the Recuperation of Autobiographical Memories in Anorexia
Sponsor: Lille Catholic University
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.
Official title: Efficacy Study of an Olfactory Stimulation Program in Relaxing Environment for the Recuperation of Autobiographical Memories in Anorexic Patients
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
13 Years - 24 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2014-06
Completion Date
2018-07
Last Updated
2026-04-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
olfactory stimulation program
8 individual sessions of olfactory stimulation at the rate of 2 sessions per week. 3 semi-directed interviews will be help (one at the beginning of the trial, the second 5 weeks later and the third at 6 month). For each session, patients have to smell two different odors (previously selected from a panel presented to the patient during first visits) and then they are invited to evoke memories and feelings related to each odor.
Locations (1)
Groupement des Hôpitaux de l'Institut Catholique de Lille
Lille, France