Status:
COMPLETED
Testing an Alternative Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa
Lead Sponsor:
Neuropsychiatric Research Institute, Fargo, North Dakota
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Eating Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will compare a new method of treatment for bulimia nervosa (ICAT), integrative cognitive-affective therapy, to the current standard method of treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Detailed Description
Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a disorder characterized by binge eating and compensatory behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting or laxative abuse. It affects 1% to 2% of adolescents and young women, and oc...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Bulimia nervosa, as defined by DSM-IV, or bulimic symptoms, as defined as purging episodes (with objective or subjective binge eating) that occur at least once per week for the past 3 months
Exclusion
- Past or current diagnosis of psychosis or bipolar disorder
- Inability to read English
- Medical instability, including electrolyte abnormalities
- Psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy initiated within 6 weeks of study entry
- Pregnant or lactating
- Drug or alcohol dependence in the past 6 months or drug or alcohol abuse in the past 6 weeks
- Severe cognitive impairment or mental retardation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00773617
Start Date
March 1 2009
End Date
April 1 2011
Last Update
March 29 2018
Active Locations (2)
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1
University of Minnesota Eating Disorders Research Program
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55454
2
Neuropsychiatric Research Institute
Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58103