Status:

COMPLETED

Comparing a Group-based Guided Self-help Approach to Pure Self-help for the Treatment of BED

Lead Sponsor:

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Conditions:

Binge Eating Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in adults, affecting 2.8% of the population. The disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating which are not followed b...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Meets criteria for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th Edition) diagnosis of BED (mild-extreme) as per Eating Disorder Examination - Mild severity will be modified from a minimum of 1 objective binge episode/week to 2 objective binge episodes per week
  • Age 18 or older
  • Access to computer with internet connection and webcam that can be used in a private area
  • Virtually signed informed consent form

Exclusion

  • Currently receiving psychotherapy/treatment for BED (as determined by PI)
  • Self-reported Body Mass Index on pre-screening questionnaire \< 20 kg/m2
  • Dose change of a psychotropic medication used for the treatment of BED (e.g., Vyvanse, topiramate, antidepressants) or any medication that could have an effect on appetite/binging (e.g., Saxenda) within 4 weeks of study inclusion (as determined by PI)
  • Insufficient knowledge of English
  • Previously participated in proof-of-concept BFT study
  • Previously read Overcoming Binge Eating by C. Fairburn and implemented strategies presented in the book (as determined by PI)
  • Serious physical illness (e.g., severe uncontrolled insulin dependent diabetes) (as determined by PI)
  • Currently pregnant
  • Scores greater than 20 on the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Self-Report and PI determines participant is significantly depressed (as determined by PI)
  • Currently experiencing serious issues with alcohol or drugs (as determined by PI)
  • Currently engaging in self-harm behaviours (as determined by PI)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 5 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 20 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

164 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04432311

Start Date

January 5 2021

End Date

July 20 2023

Last Update

August 30 2023

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Nova Scotia Heath Authority

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 2E2