A preliminary randomised controlled trial of the efficacy of a CD-ROM based cognitive-behavioural self-help intervention for bulimia nervosa

Completed

• Conditions: Bulimia nervosa; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Bulimia nervosa/EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) BN type

• Registration Number: ISRCTN51564819
• Lead Sponsor: King's College London (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-01-15
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 97

Inclusion Criteria

Referrals to the Maudsley Eating Disorders Unit will be eligible for inclusion in the study if they fulfil DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, IVth Edition) criteria for BN (Bulimia Nervosa), or partial BN (eating disorder not otherwise specified).

Exclusion Criteria

1. Insufficient knowledge of English or literacy levels insufficient to allow understanding of the CD-ROM programme
2. Anorexia nervosa or psychosis
3. Active suicidality
4. Severe substance dependence or diabetes
5. Pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Eating Disorders Examination Global Score<br>2. Frequencies of binges and vomiting over the previous 28 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Eating Disorders Examination Subscale scores<br>2. Proportion of patients in remission from bingeing, vomiting and laxative abuse<br>3. Treatment adherence