Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Bulimia nervosa Mental and Behavioural Disorders Bulimia nervosa
Conditions
Interventions
This is a preliminary RCT.
The intervention group will receive a package of CBT by the internet over 8-12 weeks, with the support of an internet bulletin board and weekly e-mail exchange with a clini
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The sample will be recruited by e-mails to the entire student population of King's College London and consist of students with a diagnosis of BN or EDNOS, who fulfill our inclusion criteria: 1. DSM IV criteria for bulimia or eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS) with bingeing 2. Student (any age or sex) 3. Body Mass Index of 18.5 or greater anorexia
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Insufficient knowledge of English to follow computerised programme 2. Anorexia nervosa, psychotic symptoms, servere depression, suicidal thinking or major self harm risk 3. Substance dependency 4. Pregnancy 5. Serious physical illness 6. Regular vomiting greater than 4 times in 24 hourse on a regular basis if a subsequent blood test reveals hypokalaemia 7. Current or recent CBT 8. Plans to change medication in the coming 3 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Eating Disorders Examination (EDE) 2. WHO Quality of Life measure - brief version (WHOQOL-bref) 3. Qualitative questionnaire along with semi-structured qualitative interviews | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed