Bulimia Nervosa
Conditions
Brief summary
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa (CBT4BN) is a research program funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and conducted by the UNC Eating Disorders Program and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment and the gold-standard for treating bulimia nervosa. The current study aims to compare two forms of CBT: face-to-face group therapy and online group therapy via cbt4bn.org.
Detailed description
All treatment is conducted by trained professionals from either the UNC Eating Disorders Program (in Chapel Hill) or Western Psychiatric Institute (in Pittsburgh) who are experienced in the treatment of eating disorders. Participants will participate in 16 1.5 hour long group sessions of group CBT over 20 weeks. Groups will include 5-8 participants, one or two co-therapists, and two sessions by a registered dietitian. Participants will be expected to complete self-monitoring forms which assess their mood and behavior. Groups will either take place face-to-face or online in a therapist-moderated chat group.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCognitive Behavioral Group Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that addresses the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Sponsors
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* DSM-IV criteria for BN * Internet access at home * Either off psychotropic medication for at least one month or on a stable dose of psychotropic medication
Exclusion criteria
* Any major medical condition that would interfere with treatment or require alternative treatment * Alcohol or drug dependence in the last three months * Current significant suicidal ideation * Developmental disability that would impair the ability to use the internet program effectively * Psychosis, including schizophrenia, or bipolar I disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Abstinence from binge/purge episodes | 12 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of binge/purge episodes | 12 months |
| Maintenance of behavior change | 12 months |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed