Technological Balance Rehabilitation in Feed and Eating Disorders

Launched by FONDAZIONE POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO AGOSTINO GEMELLI IRCCS · Oct 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on understanding how balance and posture are affected in people with feeding and eating disorders, like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. It aims to explore how improvements in balance might help individuals who struggle with these conditions, as poor balance can lead to difficulties in everyday activities and increase the risk of falls. With around 3 million people in Italy affected by these disorders, this study hopes to shed light on the connection between body weight changes and balance issues.

To participate in the trial, individuals must be between the ages of 18 and 65 and have a diagnosis of anorexia, bulimia, or another specified eating disorder. They should be able to walk independently or with minimal help and be capable of understanding and signing the consent form. Participants will undergo assessments related to their postural control and balance, and they can expect support throughout the study. It's important to note that those with certain medical conditions or who are unable to provide informed consent will not be eligible to join the trial.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age between 18 and 65 years;
• • Diagnosis of AN, BN, DAI according to the criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 Edition, DSM-5)
• • Ability to walk independently or with little assistance;
• • Ability to understand and sign informed consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Current or past cognitive disorders (mental retardation) with Mini Mental State Evaluation (MMSE) values ≤ 26 ;
• • Severe clinical conditions (head trauma, severe neurological and cardiac diseases and vascular disorders, oncological diseases);
• • Substance use disorders;
• • Unstabilized major psychiatric disorders (e.g., manic episode, acute psychotic episode, etc.);
• • Taking medications that alter cardiac activity;
• • Orthopedic or postural problems;
• • Presence of plantar ulcers;
• • Partial or total amputation of foot segments;
• • Inability to provide informed consent.