Smelling your way to better memories in anorexia?

NCT ID NCT02297165

First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether a program of pleasant smells in a relaxing environment could help people with anorexia recall personal memories. 100 hospitalized patients took part. The goal was to see if this approach improves access to autobiographical memories, which are often hard for them to retrieve.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Groupement des Hôpitaux de l'Institut Catholique de Lille

    Lille, France

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