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Testing the Effects of RISE on Eating Pathology
Sponsor: Auburn University
Summary
Interoception is the process of perceiving one's bodily sensations. Interoception is critical for survival and maintaining homeostasis, as it motivates sensation- and need-specific autonomic reflexes and adaptive behaviors (e.g., eating when hungry, terminating eating upon fullness, drinking when thirsty). Not all individuals have accurate interoceptive abilities. Individuals with eating disorders often have low perception of gastrointestinal, pain, and emotion sensations. Interoceptive dysfunction is believed to influence the development and maintenance of many forms of psychopathology. Identifying effective ways to restore accurate interoceptive processing is an important aim for clinical researchers. The goal of the present study is to continue to test the effectiveness of a training for interoceptive dysfunction that aims to reconnect individuals with eating disorders with their internal sensations, which is called, Reconnecting to Internal Sensations.
Official title: Pilot Test of Reconnecting to Internal Sensations and Experiences to Reduce Eating Pathology
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-02-01
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2025-10-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Reconnecting to Internal Sensations and Experiences
Reconnecting to Internal Sensations and Experiences (RISE) is a novel, self-guided interoceptive intervention designed to be accessible and convenient. RISE is hosted on Qualtrics and accessed on any internet-enabled device. RISE consists of four interactive 30-minute modules: (1) Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Body Functionality, (2) Understanding, Noticing and Managing Emotions, (3) Self-care and Communication, and (4) Body Sensations. The training consists of a mix of audio clips, psychoeducation, self-guided reading, and interactive writing prompts. Intervention materials are separated by multiple free-response prompts so that participants can relate the materials to their own lives, practice the introduced skills, and problem-solve difficulties implementing the skills.
Locations (1)
Louisville Center For Eating Disorders
Louisville, Kentucky, United States