Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa Clinical Trial

— CBT4BN  

Official title:

Optimizing Technology in the Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00877786
• Other study ID #: 07-2002
• Secondary ID: R01MH080065-01A1
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• First received: April 6, 2009
• Last updated: March 26, 2018
• Start date: April 2008
• Est. completion date: May 2016

Study information

• Verified date: March 2018
• Source: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 196
• Est. completion date: May 2016
• Est. primary completion date: May 2016
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years and older

Eligibility

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

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Bulimia
• Bulimia Nervosa

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that addresses the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill	North Carolina
United States	University of Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh	Pennsylvania

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill	National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Abstinence from binge/purge episodes		12 months
Secondary	Reduction of binge/purge episodes		12 months
Secondary	Maintenance of behavior change		12 months