A preliminary randomised controlled trial of the efficacy of a CD-ROM based cognitive-behavioural self-help intervention for bulimia nervosa

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN51564819

Enrollment

Registered

2004-01-15

Start date

2004-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Bulimia nervosa Mental and Behavioural Disorders Bulimia nervosa/EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) BN type

Interventions

ARM A: CD-ROM self-care treatment: This treatment consists of eight modules, combining cognitive-behavioural, motivational and educational strategies which the patients work through in order. Each mod

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Referrals to the Maudsley Eating Disorders Unit will be eligible for inclusion in the study if they fulfil DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, IVth Edition) criteria for BN (Bulimia Nervosa), or partial BN (eating disorder not otherwise specified).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Insufficient knowledge of English or literacy levels insufficient to allow understanding of the CD-ROM programme 2. Anorexia nervosa or psychosis 3. Active suicidality 4. Severe substance dependence or diabetes 5. Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Eating Disorders Examination Global Score 2. Frequencies of binges and vomiting over the previous 28 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Eating Disorders Examination Subscale scores 2. Proportion of patients in remission from bingeing, vomiting and laxative abuse 3. Treatment adherence	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026