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NCT Number: NCT00877786

Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Bulimia Nervosa Feeding and Eating Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

cognitive behavioral group therapy

Behavioral

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

Other names: CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Primary outcomes

  1. Abstinence from binge/purge episodes

    Time frame: 12 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Reduction of binge/purge episodes

    Time frame: 12 months

  2. Maintenance of behavior change

    Time frame: 12 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Registry information

Official study title

Optimizing Technology in the Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa

Acronym: CBT4BN

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Apr 8, 2009
Registry last updated
Mar 29, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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