Efficacy Study of an Olfactory Stimulation Program for the Recuperation of Autobiographical Memories in Anorexia

Efficacy Study of an Olfactory Stimulation Program in Relaxing Environment for the Recuperation of Autobiographical Memories in Anorexic Patients

The purpose of this study is to estimate the impact of an olfactive stimulation, in relaxing environment, on the access at the autobiographical memories in anorexic patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Eating disorders, anorexia (restrictive form or mixed) according to DSM IV-TR ( Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV - Text Revision) criteria
• Patient hospitalized in a department of one of the inquiring centers for a minimal duration of 5 weeks
• French language ability
• Coverage by the social insurance
• Fully informed patient who consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Major mental associated disorders (psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, major depression), neurological disorders or addiction to substances
• Psychotropic treatment (with the exception of antidepressants, anxiolytics and sleeping drugs, if the treatment was started more than 30 days ago)
• Any disorder susceptible to alter the reasoning capacities, discernment or judgment
• Physically or psychologically unable to answer questionnaires