Study of How Self-Efficacy Affects Outcomes in Adults With Eating Disorders Receiving CBT-T Treatment

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying eating disorders, which are serious mental health conditions that affect eating behavior and overall quality of life. This research focuses on understanding how self-efficacy, or a persons belief in their ability to change, affects the outcome of treatment for eating disorders. The study also looks at how self-efficacy relates to motivation and self-esteem, and whether these factors improve during treatment. The treatment being studied is a brief, 10-session form of cognitive behavioral therapy called CBT-T, designed for disorders like bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorders. Participants will receive their usual CBT-T treatment, which includes weekly sessions over ten weeks. During treatment, patients are encouraged to face their fears and try new behaviors to increase their confidence and ability to manage their disorder. The study measures self-efficacy and treatment progress by having patients complete questionnaires at three points the start of treatment, at session four, and at the end of treatment session ten. Throughout the study, participants will fill out questionnaires assessing their eating disorder symptoms and levels of self-efficacy, motivation, and self-esteem. These assessments take place at the start, mid-treatment, and after completing all ten sessions. Researchers will analyze how these factors change and relate to treatment success. The total participation time includes the full ten-week treatment period with regular monitoring through these questionnaires.

Does Self-Efficacy at the Start of Treatment Influence Treatment Outcome in Patients With EDs?