Interoception and Illness Perception Before and After Bariatric Surgery: Impact on Disordered Eating (Interoceptiv-BAR)
Condition(s) studied
Study summary
Obesity is associated with alterations in the perception and interpretation of internal bodily signals (interoception), which may influence eating behaviors, emotional regulation, and long-term weight outcomes. Bariatric surgery induces profound physiological and neurohormonal changes that may affect interoceptive awareness and illness perception, potentially impacting the risk of disordered eating behaviors after surgery.
This observational study aims to evaluate longitudinal changes in interoceptive awareness and illness perception in adults with severe obesity undergoing bariatric surgery, from the pre-operative phase to long-term follow-up. The study also explores the relationship between these psychological constructs and clinical and behavioral outcomes over time.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Change in interoceptive awareness measured by the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA) — Baseline to 24 months after bariatric surgery
Change from baseline to 24 months in MAIA subscale scores. The MAIA is a validated 32-item self-report questionnaire assessing interoceptive awareness across 8 dimensions. Each item is rated on a Likert scale, and subscale scores are calculated as the mean of corresponding items. Higher scores indicate greater interoceptive awareness.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS | Rome | Lazio | Recruiting |
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