Internet-based CBT self-help treatment for students with bulimia nervosa

Completed

• Conditions: Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Bulimia nervosa; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Bulimia nervosa

• Registration Number: ISRCTN07388346
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-09-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

The sample will be recruited by e-mails to the entire student population of King's College London and consist of students with a diagnosis of BN or EDNOS, who fulfill our inclusion criteria:
1. DSM IV criteria for bulimia or eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS) with bingeing
2. Student (any age or sex)
3. Body Mass Index of 18.5 or greater anorexia

Exclusion Criteria

1. Insufficient knowledge of English to follow computerised programme
2. Anorexia nervosa, psychotic symptoms, servere depression, suicidal thinking or major self harm risk
3. Substance dependency
4. Pregnancy
5. Serious physical illness
6. Regular vomiting greater than 4 times in 24 hourse on a regular basis if a subsequent blood test reveals hypokalaemia
7. Current or recent CBT
8. Plans to change medication in the coming 3 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified