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The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
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Information provided by: | The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00877786 |
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.
Condition | Intervention |
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Bulimia Nervosa |
Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Randomized, Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | Optimizing Technology in the Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa |
Estimated Enrollment: | 180 |
Study Start Date: | April 2008 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | September 2013 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | September 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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Face-to-face group therapy: Active Comparator |
Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that addresses the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
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Online chat group therapy: Active Comparator |
Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that addresses the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
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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.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Stephanie C Zerwas, PhD | 919-966-2882 | zerwas@med.unc.edu |
United States, North Carolina | |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Recruiting |
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27510 | |
Contact: Stephanie Zerwas, PhD 919-966-2882 cbt4bn@unc.edu | |
Principal Investigator: Cynthia Bulik, PhD | |
United States, Pennsylvania | |
University of Pittsburgh | Recruiting |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213 | |
Contact: Joanna Gould, MSW 412-578-9338 cbt4bn@pitt.edu | |
Principal Investigator: Marsha Marcus, PhD |
Principal Investigator: | Cynthia Bulik, PhD | The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
Principal Investigator: | Marsha Marcus, PhD | University of Pittsburgh |
Responsible Party: | University of North Carolina Chapel Hill ( Cynthia Bulik, PhD ) |
Study ID Numbers: | R01 MH080065-01A1 |
Study First Received: | April 6, 2009 |
Last Updated: | April 7, 2009 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00877786 History of Changes |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Signs and Symptoms Bulimia Nervosa Signs and Symptoms, Digestive Mental Disorders |
Bulimia Eating Disorders Hyperphagia |
Signs and Symptoms Bulimia Nervosa Signs and Symptoms, Digestive Mental Disorders |
Bulimia Eating Disorders Hyperphagia |