Status:

COMPLETED

Binge Eating Self-help for Teens ONLINE Pilot and Feasibility Study

Lead Sponsor:

Yale University

Conditions:

Binge Eating

Binge-Eating Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

12-17 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study is a pilot clinical trial of a new guided self-help CBT for binge eating. Participants will complete an intake assessment; following determination of eligibility, participants will then com...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • To be included, adolescents must:
  • Be in the age range ≥12 years old and ≤17 years old;
  • Have a BMI that places them above the 85th percentile based on their age and sex;
  • Report 2 episodes of binge/LOC eating (feeling a loss of control while eating) per month for the past 3 months;
  • Be otherwise-healthy youth (i.e., no uncontrolled or serious medical conditions);
  • Read, comprehend, and write English at a sufficient level to complete study-related materials;
  • Provide a signed and dated written assent prior to study participation;
  • Provide a signed and dated written consent from one parent prior to study participant; and
  • Be available for participation in the study for 4 months.

Exclusion

  • Prospective participants will be excluded if the adolescent:
  • Has a medical or psychiatric condition that would require hospitalization or intensive care (e.g., neurological disorder, psychotic disorders, suicidality);
  • Has a medical or psychiatric condition that would prohibit them from engaging in behavioral treatment or moderate physical activity (e.g., cardiovascular problems);
  • Has uncontrolled medical condition(s) (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension);
  • Is pregnant or breastfeeding;
  • Is taking medication(s) or participating in treatment(s) that could influence weight or appetite;
  • Began taking hormonal contraceptives less than 3 months prior;
  • Has a developmental or cognitive disorder (e.g., autism spectrum disorder);
  • Has a concurrent feeding/eating disorder (e.g., bulimia nervosa); or
  • Is participating in another clinical research study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 14 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 26 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

8 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06107387

Start Date

February 14 2024

End Date

June 26 2025

Last Update

December 4 2025

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Yale

New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06520