Binge Eating Study

A randomized controlled trial of motivational interviewing for binge eating

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN86543360

Enrollment

Registered

2013-08-14

Start date

2011-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Binge eating disorder

Interventions

Participants in one group participated in a 60-minute therapy session of motivational interviewing (MI) for binge eating, a client-centered therapy designed to increase internal motivation to change b

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Must meet full or subthreshold (defined as a minimum of 1 binge/week for the past 3 months) DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for Binge Eating Disorder or Bulimia Nervosa, Non-Purging Subtype. 2. Age 18 - 47 years, male and female

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Under 18 years of age 2. Substance abuse criteria met 3. Not proficient in English 4. Inconsistent dose of psychiatric medication or have been using psychiatric medication for less than 3 months 5. Active suicidal ideation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in binge eating and eating disorder symptoms measured using self-report questionnaires presented in Likert or multiple choice format (Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire, Binge Eating Scale) at baseline, 1 month, 4 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Readiness to change binge eating measured using a self-report Likert questionnaire (University of Rhode Island Stages of Change Assessment) at baseline and immediately following the intervention session 2. Confidence in ability to control binge eating measured using a self-report Likert questionnaire (Weight Efficacy Lifestyle Questionnaire) at baseline and immediately following the intervention session 3. Therapeutic relationship measured using a self-report Likert questionnaire (Working Alliance Inventory), measured immediately following the intervention session Self-Esteem measured using a self-report Likert questionnaire (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale) at baseline, 1 month, 4 months 4. Depression measured using a self-report Likert scale questionnaire (Beck Depression Inventory) at baseline, 1 month, 4 months 5. Self-help manual usage measured using a multiple choice questionnaire created for this study at 1 and 4 months	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Readiness to change binge eating measured using a self-report Likert questionnaire (University of Rhode Island Stages of Change Assessment) at baseline and immediately following the intervention session 2. Confidence in ability to control binge eating measured using a self-report Likert questionnaire (Weight Efficacy Lifestyle Questionnaire) at baseline and immediately following the intervention session 3. Therapeutic relationship measured using a self-report Likert questionnaire (Working Alliance Inventory), measured immediately following the intervention session Self-Esteem measured using a self-report Likert questionnaire (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale) at baseline, 1 month, 4 months 4. Depression measured using a self-report Likert scale questionnaire (Beck Depression Inventory) at baseline, 1 month, 4 months 5. Self-help manual usage measured using a multiple choice questionnaire created for this study at 1 and 4 months

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Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

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