Individually Tailored Web-based Cbt for Eating Disorders and the Role of Knowledge Acquisition
- Conditions
- BulimiaEating Disorders
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Internet-delivered CBT
- Registration Number
- NCT02700620
- Lead Sponsor
- Linkoeping University
- Brief Summary
Background: Previous studies on Internet-based treatment with eating disorders have shown promising results.
Objective: The first aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a tailored therapist guided internet-based treatment for individuals with eating disorders. The second aim was to examine the role of knowledge acquisition.
Method: 138 participants were recruited. Screening consisted of online questionnaires followed by a telephone interview. A total of 92 participants were included after a semi-structured diagnostic interview and randomized to an 8 week treatment program (n=46) or to a control condition (n=46). Treatment consisted of individually prescribed cognitive behaviour therapy text modules in conjunction with online therapist guidance. The control group consisted of a waitlist who later received treatment.
- Detailed Description
As above
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 92
- Have reoccurring eating disorder uns or bulimia
- BMI above 17,5
- Suicide prone
- Ongoing psychological treatment
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Treatment group Internet-delivered CBT Internet-delivered CBT
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire post (8 weeks)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) post (8 weeks) Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI) Pre and post (8 weeks) Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) post (8 weeks) Generalised Axiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7) post (8 weeks) Expectancy/Credibility Questionnaire (CEQ) post (8 weeks) Satisfaction With Life Scales (SWLS) post (8 weeks)