Status:
COMPLETED
Randomised Controlled Study on the Use of Psychoeducation for Bulimia Nervosa in Young Women
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of Vienna
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Bank of Austria
Conditions:
Bulimia Nervosa
Eligibility:
FEMALE
16-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectivity of guided self-help via Internet and bibliotherapy in the treatment of bulimia nervosa (BN) in young women.
Detailed Description
Eating disorders and especially bulimia nervosa are psychiatric diseases, affecting 2-4% of women. An intervention such as guided self-help via manuals (bibliotherapy) is a well accepted approach and ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical diagnosis of bulimia nervosa purging-type
- BMI \> 18 or age corresponding BMI in patients younger than 18y.
- Access to Internet available
Exclusion
- Severe depression, alcohol- or drug abuse
- acute suicidality
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00461071
Start Date
April 1 2007
End Date
April 1 2010
Last Update
October 2 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Medical University of Vienna, Dep. of Children and Adolescent Psychiatry
Vienna, Austria, 1090