There are two major goals of this investigation. First, to develop pilot data to justify a larger randomized clinical trial of an intervention designed to train interoceptive signals (IS) and interoceptive responsivity (IR) in persons with Anorexia Nervosa (AN). Second, the investigators will determine whether persons with AN have similar or different IS and IR for heart rate while exercising as compared to age and gender matched controls.
The purpose of this pilot investigation is to assess AN interoceptive sensitivity and responsivity as it pertains to heart rate during exercise. Thirty adults, 18 years and older will be recruited for a cross-sectional comparison of IS and IR in the context of exercise.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
18
All participants will participate in a one hour supervised exercise session. Participants will wear a physical activity monitor during the assessment for continuous monitoring of heart rate. Short, intense bouts of exercise will be interspersed with rest periods.
Duke Medicine - Duke Molecular Physiology Institute
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Mean percentage of time in prescribed heart rate range during four bouts of interval exercise training
One exercise training session
Time frame: Baseline only
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