Actively Recruiting
Building an Equitable and Accessible System of Eating Disorder Care for VA, DoD, and Underrepresented Americans
Led by VA Connecticut Healthcare System · Updated on 2025-11-25
144
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
188 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
V
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
Lead Sponsor
U
United States Department of Defense
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
When untreated, eating disorders present with tremendous burdens to affected active duty Service members and Veterans and their families, and are very costly to the DoD and VA healthcare system. A comparative effectiveness study with state-of-the-art virtual treatment for BN and BED specifically adapted for testing with the Veteran population and other underrepresented eating disorder populations will lead to major improvements in clinical outcomes. The treatment will be integrated with VA's newest telehealth technology to profoundly enhance access to care anywhere, at any time. This trial of therapist-led and self-help CBT treatments, combined with our expert panel methods to inform VA Clinical Practice Guidelines for Eating Disorders and plans for dissemination, will accelerate the pace for the transition of results both for large-scale deployment in the VA system and for real-world impact among diverse and underrepresented eating disorder populations.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Building an Equitable and Accessible System of Eating Disorder Care for VA, DoD, and Underrepresented Americans
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18 and older
- Diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa or Binge Eating Disorder according to DSM-5
- Current user of Veteran Health Administration (VHA) services
You will not qualify if you...
- Active psychosis or high risk for suicide
- Medical, psychiatric, or cognitive conditions that prevent consent, assessment, or treatment participation
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Suspected Anorexia or Atypical Anorexia (referred to other VA care)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
West Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06516
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
R
Robin M Masheb, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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