Clinical Trial: Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Optimizing Technology in the Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa

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 Summary:

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.


Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Current Primary Outcome: Abstinence from binge/purge episodes [ Time Frame: 12 months ]

Original Primary Outcome:

  • Abstinence from binge/purge episodes [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
  • Reduction of binge/purge episodes [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
  • Maintenance of behavior change [ Time Frame: 12 months ]


Current Secondary Outcome:

  • Reduction of binge/purge episodes [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
  • Maintenance of behavior change [ Time Frame: 12 months ]


Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Dates:
Date Received: April 6, 2009
Date Started: April 2008
Date Completion:
Last Updated: June 20, 2016
Last Verified: June 2016