Could dissociation play a role in obesity?

NCT ID NCT05081778

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how common dissociative tendencies are in adults with obesity who are seeking medical or surgical help for the first time. Participants fill out questionnaires that measure dissociation, eating behaviors, and other related factors. The goal is to better understand whether dissociation is linked to obesity, which could help improve care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If a link is found, it could point toward better psychological support for some people with obesity.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to all people with obesity.

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Study facts

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Participants

240 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2019

Finished

Dec 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Obese population with a body mass index over 30kg/m2 Minimum age : 18 years-old Patients consulting for the first time at CELIOBE and wishing a medical or surgical course.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 * Obesity defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg / m2 * Patient seen in consultation at CELIOBE for the first time for the management of an overweight problem, wishing for surgical or medical care * Patient having been informed and not opposing to this research * Patient affiliated or beneficiary of a social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: * Psychotic antecedents: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorders, Hallucinatory psychoses, Brief psychotic attacks * Addictive behaviors (alcohol, drug addiction) * Drug use * Taking antipsychotics and mood stabilizers * Dissociative identity disorders proven * Bipolar disorders or severe mental illness * Understanding troubles * Protected patient: Major under guardianship, curatorship or other legal protection, deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision; Hospitalized without consent * Pregnant, breastfeeding or parturient woman

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Hôpital privé La Louvière

    Lille, Haut de France, 59800, France

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