An Integrative Intervention for Loss of Control Eating Among Adolescent Girls

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Binge Eating/Loss of Control Eating
• Interventions: Behavioral: Linking Individuals Being Emotionally Real (LIBER8); Behavioral: Weight Management Control

• Registration Number: NCT01395355
• Lead Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University

Brief Summary

This study aims to develop a manualized and culturally sensitive intervention for adolescent girls targeting binge and loss of control (LOC) eating. The investigators will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention in a controlled pilot trial. The investigators hypothesize that this intervention will serve to reduce binge and LOC eating, as well as improve psychosocial functioning as evidenced by decreased depression, anxiety, eating disorder cognitions, and impulsivity, and improved quality of life.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2011-06-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-07-13
• Study First Posted: 2011-07-15
• Study Start: 2011-08
• Primary Completion: 2014-12
• Study Completion: 2014-12
• Status Verified: 2015-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-05-06
• Last Update Posted: 2015-05-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 59

Inclusion Criteria

• currently meeting criteria for loss of control (LOC) eating or binge eating disorder (BED) as defined by Marcus and Kalarchian
• age 13-22
• female
• lives with parent/primary caregiver most of the time

Exclusion Criteria

• alcohol or drug dependence in the last three months
• current suicidal intent or clinically significant self-harm behaviors reported during the assessment
• diagnosis of bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa in the last three months
• presence of a developmental disability or neurological impairment that would impair the individual's ability to participate in the intervention
• psychosis, including schizophrenia, or bipolar I disorder
• not fluent in English (participant and parents/primary caregivers

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Linking Individuals Being Emotionally Real (LIBER8)	Linking Individuals Being Emotionally Real (LIBER8)	Participants will attend a 8-12 week, 1-2 hours long intervention comprised of cognitive behavior and dialectical behavior therapy techniques.
Weight Management Control	Weight Management Control	Participants will attend a 8-12 week, 1-2 hours long intervention comprised of behavioral weight management techniques.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in frequency of episodes of loss of control and/or binge eating from baseline to three month follow-up	3-Month Follow-up

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in the use of various cognitive emotion regulation strategies from baseline to three month follow-up.	3-Month Follow-up
Changes in eating disorder cognitions (e.g., eating, weight and shape concern, restrain) from baseline to three month follow-up.	3-Month Follow-up
Changes in health-related quality of life (including social, emotional, school, and physical functioning) from baseline to three month follow-up.	3-Month Follow-up
Changes in the frequency of eating as a means of coping with negative emotions, such as anger, sadness and anxiety, from baseline to three month follow-up.	3-Month Follow-up
Changes in anxiety symptoms from baseline to three month follow-up.	3-Month Follow-up
Height and Weight	3-Month Follow-up
Changes in depressive symptoms from baseline to three month follow-up.	3-Month Follow-up
Changes in impulsive behaviors from baseline to three month follow-up.	3-Month Follow-up
Changes in the frequency of eating in the absence of hunger from baseline to three month follow-up.	3-Month Follow-up

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Virginia Commonwealth University; 🇺🇸 Richmond, Virginia, United States