PRIDE Therapy for Eating Disorders

Phase 1

Waitlist Available

Led By Aaron Blashill, PhD

Research Sponsored by Auburn University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age 18 to 65 years

Meet criteria for a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual - 5 (DSM-5) eating disorder (i.e., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, other specified feeding or eating disorder)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change from baseline through 3- and 6-month follow-up

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if a new treatment called PRIDE can help sexual minority populations with eating disorders by reducing internalized stigma and improving coping with stress. Participants will go through screening processes, attend therapy

Who is the study for?

This trial is for sexual minority individuals diagnosed with eating disorders. Participants must complete a phone screening, a clinical interview to confirm their diagnosis, and self-report measures for eligibility. They cannot have other non-eating disorder diagnoses that could interfere with the study.

What is being tested?

The PRIDE intervention is being tested to see if it can reduce internalized stigma and improve coping with stress related to being a sexual minority. It involves up to 14 weekly therapy sessions focused on addressing eating disorders and body image issues while enhancing resilience against minority stressors.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves psychological therapy rather than medication, side effects may include emotional discomfort or distress when discussing sensitive topics like stigma and personal challenges related to one's sexual identity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am between 18 and 65 years old.

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I have been diagnosed with an eating disorder like anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change from baseline through 3- and 6-month follow-up

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change from baseline through 3- and 6-month follow-up

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline through 3- and 6-month follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Coping Self Efficacy Scale (CSES)

Internalized Homophobia Scale (IHP)

Sexual Orientation Implicit Association Test

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: PsychotherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in this arm will experience the PRIDE intervention. PRIDE is a 14-session treatment that incorporates aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E) and SM-affirmative therapy. CBT-E aspects of treatment include in-session weighing, self-monitoring (food logs), regular eating, and techniques to address overvaluation of weight and shape. SM-affirmative therapy techniques include discussing the impact of minority stress on health, resilience, and strength within the SM community, specific manifestations of minority stress on eating and body image, current coping strategies, emotion regulation skills, and developing mindful, present-focused reactions to minority stress.

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met