A randomized controlled evaluation of the cost effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural guided self-care versus family therapy for adolescent bulimia nervosa in a catchment area-based populatio
Completed
- Conditions
- Bulimia nervosaMental and Behavioural Disorders
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN70120585
- Lead Sponsor
- The Health Foundation (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 84
Inclusion Criteria
1. Aged 20 years or under, referred to one of the following study centres: Maudsley Eating Disorders Services, Surrey-Hampshire Borders Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders Services, Royal Free Eating Disorders Services, Phoenix Eating Disorders Service at St Ann's Hospital
2. Fulfil criteria for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) bulimia nervosa or eating disorders not otherwise specified
Exclusion Criteria
1. A body mass index below the 10th centile for age and sex
2. Insufficient knowledge of English to understand the treatment manual
3. Learning disability, severe mental illness or alcohol/substance dependence
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Abstinence rates from binging and vomiting over the previous month, assessed at 6 and 12 months on an observer-rated interview measure.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Abstinence rates from bingeing and vomiting over the previous month, assessed at 6 and 12 months on a questionnaire measure<br>2. Longitudinal assessment of bingeing and vomiting by interview<br>3. Other eating disorder symptoms<br>4. Cost of care