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Behavioral Intervention

Mindfulness Meditation-Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder

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Research Sponsored by Yeshiva University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Age 18 or older

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Requiring immediate treatment for medical complications

Already receiving treatment for an ED or participating in a weight loss program or psychotherapy focused on weight (psychotherapy for other conditions was allowed)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 18-week treatment period

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test a new therapy program for binge eating disorder that combines mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy over 18 weeks. The researchers are first testing the program's feasibility and acceptability in a single-arm

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with Binge Eating Disorder or Bulimia. It's an early-phase study to see if people like and can stick to a digital program combining mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy over 18 weeks.

What is being tested?

The intervention being studied is a digital program that combines mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioral therapy, specifically designed for those struggling with binge eating disorders.

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves non-invasive practices such as meditation and therapy, no significant side effects are expected. Participants may experience emotional discomfort addressing their eating disorder.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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

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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I need urgent treatment for my health issues.

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I am currently in treatment for an eating disorder or participating in a weight loss program.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 18-week treatment period

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~18-week treatment period

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 18-week treatment period for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary study objectives

Acceptability

Feasibility

Secondary study objectives

Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)

Changes in Depression Symptoms

Changes in Dietary Restraint

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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: Digital CBT-MMExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Digital CBT-MM is a digital intervention including mindfulness and cognitive behavioral elements for individuals with binge eating disorder. Mindful Courage will consist of 18-weeks of self-guided modules. Elements included in the intervention include psychoeducation, self-monitoring, regular eating, goal-setting, weekly weighing, eating a sufficient amount of food at each meal, eating a range of foods (including foods that patients may fear), reduction of overvaluation of weight and shape, addressing shape/body checking or avoidance, behavior chain analysis, problem solving, awareness and acceptance of binge eating urges, thoughts and emotions, values awareness, values clarification, values-based decision making, self-compassion, exploring needs underlying binge eating urges, mindful eating, hunger and fullness awareness, self-compassion, and self-care. Weekly mindfulness practice (at least 3x per week) is heavily emphasized.

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met