Floating away body image woes: new study tests sensory deprivation for anorexia
NCT ID NCT06332963
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether floating in a warm, saltwater tank (floatation-REST) while practicing mindfulness can reduce body image dissatisfaction in people with anorexia nervosa. 102 participants will be randomly assigned to either the floatation therapy or a control group watching mindfulness videos. Researchers will measure changes in body image and related brain activity over several sessions.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Floatation-REST (reduced environmental stimulation therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new therapy for body image disturbance in anorexia nervosa.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with a small sample, and the intervention is experimental. It may not lead to a proven treatment.
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Laureate Institute for Brain Research
RECRUITINGTulsa, Oklahoma, 74136, United States
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