Bulimia, Eating Disorders
Conditions
Keywords
emotional eating, restrictive eating, body dissatisfaction
Brief summary
Background: Previous studies on Internet-based treatment with eating disorders have shown promising results. Objective: The first aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a tailored therapist guided internet-based treatment for individuals with eating disorders. The second aim was to examine the role of knowledge acquisition. Method: 138 participants were recruited. Screening consisted of online questionnaires followed by a telephone interview. A total of 92 participants were included after a semi-structured diagnostic interview and randomized to an 8 week treatment program (n=46) or to a control condition (n=46). Treatment consisted of individually prescribed cognitive behaviour therapy text modules in conjunction with online therapist guidance. The control group consisted of a waitlist who later received treatment.
Detailed description
As above
Interventions
BEHAVIORALInternet-delivered CBT
Guided internet treatment
Sponsors
Linkoeping University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Have reoccurring eating disorder uns or bulimia * BMI above 17,5
Exclusion criteria
* Suicide prone * Ongoing psychological treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire | post (8 weeks) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) | post (8 weeks) |
| Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) | post (8 weeks) |
| Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI) | Pre and post (8 weeks) |
| Satisfaction With Life Scales (SWLS) | post (8 weeks) |
| Expectancy/Credibility Questionnaire (CEQ) | post (8 weeks) |
| Generalised Axiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7) | post (8 weeks) |
Outcome results
None listed