Binge Eating Self-help for Teens (BEST): A Pilot and Feasibility Test of an Online Behavioral Intervention for Adolescents With Binge Eating and Elevated Weight

Yale University1 site in 1 country8 target enrollmentFebruary 14, 2024

ConditionsBinge Eating Binge-Eating Disorder Overweight or Obesity

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Binge Eating
Sponsor: Yale University
Enrollment: 8
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Attendance
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 4 months ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This study is a pilot clinical trial of a new guided self-help CBT for binge eating. Participants will complete an intake assessment; following determination of eligibility, participants will then complete four months of treatment (weekly guided self-help sessions). At the end of treatment, participants will complete an interview with a research clinician to assess outcomes.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

February 14, 2024

End Date

June 26, 2025

Last Updated

4 months ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Yale University

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•To be included, adolescents must:
•Be in the age range ≥12 years old and ≤17 years old;
•Have a BMI that places them above the 85th percentile based on their age and sex;
•Report 2 episodes of binge/LOC eating (feeling a loss of control while eating) per month for the past 3 months;
•Be otherwise-healthy youth (i.e., no uncontrolled or serious medical conditions);
•Read, comprehend, and write English at a sufficient level to complete study-related materials;
•Provide a signed and dated written assent prior to study participation;
•Provide a signed and dated written consent from one parent prior to study participant; and
•Be available for participation in the study for 4 months.

Exclusion Criteria

•Prospective participants will be excluded if the adolescent:
•Has a medical or psychiatric condition that would require hospitalization or intensive care (e.g., neurological disorder, psychotic disorders, suicidality);
•Has a medical or psychiatric condition that would prohibit them from engaging in behavioral treatment or moderate physical activity (e.g., cardiovascular problems);
•Has uncontrolled medical condition(s) (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension);
•Is pregnant or breastfeeding;
•Is taking medication(s) or participating in treatment(s) that could influence weight or appetite;
•Began taking hormonal contraceptives less than 3 months prior;
•Has a developmental or cognitive disorder (e.g., autism spectrum disorder);
•Has a concurrent feeding/eating disorder (e.g., bulimia nervosa); or
•Is participating in another clinical research study.