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Behavioral Intervention

Self-help Therapy for Teen Binge Eating Disorder (BEST Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Janet A Lydecker, PhD

Research Sponsored by Yale University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Adolescents must read, comprehend, and write English at a sufficient level to complete study-related materials

Adolescents must have a BMI that places them above the 85th percentile based on their age and sex

Must not have

Adolescents will be excluded if they are pregnant or breastfeeding

Adolescents will be excluded if they have a medical or psychiatric condition that would require hospitalization or intensive care

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 4 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a new form of therapy for binge eating. Participants will be assessed at the beginning and then undergo five months of treatment, including self-monitoring and weekly therapy sessions. After treatment,

Who is the study for?

This trial is for teens aged 12-17 who are overweight (above the 85th percentile for their age and sex), have had at least two episodes of binge eating per month in the past three months, can read and write English well enough to complete study materials, and can commit to a five-month study. They must be generally healthy without serious medical conditions. Parental consent is required.

What is being tested?

The trial tests a new guided self-help cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program specifically designed for teens with binge eating issues. It includes one month of monitoring eating behavior followed by four months of weekly guided self-help sessions.

What are the potential side effects?

As this is a behavioral intervention focusing on self-help CBT techniques, there may not be physical side effects like those seen with medication; however, participants might experience emotional discomfort or increased awareness of their eating behaviors during treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can read, understand, and write English well enough for study materials.

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My BMI is above the 85th percentile for my age and sex.

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I am between 12 and 17 years old.

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I have had at least 2 binge eating episodes per month in the last 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria

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

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I am not pregnant or breastfeeding.

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I do not have a condition that needs hospital or intensive care.

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I do not have a developmental or cognitive disorder.

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I do not have any health or mental conditions that prevent me from doing exercises or therapy.

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I am not currently participating in another clinical study.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 4 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~4 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary study objectives

Attendance

Retention

Secondary study objectives

Treatment Credibility

Treatment Satisfaction

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: Binge Eating Self-help for TeensExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will have 16 guided self-help sessions (4 months; weekly sessions for adolescents with parents joining monthly). Participants will complete daily self-monitoring of eating behaviors (timing of meals and snacks; whether or not a binge occurred) throughout treatment. Treatment sessions involve a self-help component, which includes brief videos that participants watch at home. Treatment sessions also involve a guidance component (brief consultation), which is 15-30 minutes on a secure videoconferencing platform (e.g., Zoom) between the therapist and the participant. These sessions focus on clarifying material, reviewing self-monitoring and looking for patterns, and problem-solving maladaptive thinking patterns and binge behaviors.

0 / 9Eligibility criteria met