Binge-Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine whether Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), a well-validated treatment for adolescents with depression and suicidality, is feasible and acceptable for adolescents with binge eating and their families.
Detailed description
This study involves a phone screen and baseline assessment to determine eligibility. Participants who are eligible for the study will receive 16 weeks of ABFT treatment. The treatment primarily focuses on improving communication and relationships within the family, and will also address disordered eating behaviors (e.g., binge eating, laxative use, self-induced vomiting). All participants enrolled in the study will receive the same treatment. Participants will also complete research assessments throughout treatment, at the end of treatment, and 3-months after the end of treatment. Research assessments include a battery of questionnaires and interviews.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALAttachment-Based Family Therapy
16 weeks of Attachment-Based Family Therapy treatment.
Sponsors
Drexel University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to 22 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Speak, write, and understand English * Age 12-22 years old * Have a diagnosis of DSM-5 AN, BN, BED, or OSFED * Medically stable for outpatient treatment * Must have a parent, guardian, or primary caregiver who is willing to participate in the study and treatment
Exclusion criteria
* Acute suicide risk * No parent or guardian agreement to participate * Are currently receiving psychological treatment for an eating disorder * Are currently receiving weight loss treatment * Co-morbid clinically significant psychological disorder that would require attention beyond the study treatment (e.g., psychotic disorder, substance dependence) * Diagnosis of intellectual disability
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Five-Minute Speech Sample (FMSS) | Change in critical comments and emotional overinvolvement from baseline to treatment completion, at 16 weeks | The Five-Minute Speech Sample is a widely-used interview to assess critical comments and emotional overinvolvement in families. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Eating Disorder Examination (EDE) | Change in frequency of binge-eating and, if applicable, purging from baseline to treatment completion, at 16 weeks | The Eating Disorder Examination is a widely-used, semi-structured interview for the assessment of eating disorder symptoms. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed