Status:

COMPLETED

The Psychological Treatment of Overweight Binge Eaters Minority Supplement

Lead Sponsor:

Washington University School of Medicine

Conditions:

Binge Eating Disorder

Cognitive Therapy/Methods

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has documented efficacy for the treatment of binge eating disorder (BED). Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) has been shown to reduce binge eating but its long-term i...

Detailed Description

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has documented efficacy for the treatment of binge eating disorder (BED). Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) has been shown to reduce binge eating but its long-term i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • DSM-IV research criteria for binge-eating disorder
  • Average of greater than or equal to 2 days of binge eating per week for at least 6 months' duration
  • Marked stress regarding binge eating
  • At least 3 to 5 associated behavioral features (e.g. eating when not physically hungry) Other study criteria
  • 18-65 years old
  • Body mass index, 27-48 kg/m squared

Exclusion

  • Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
  • Taking weight-affecting or psychotropic medications
  • Psychiatric conditions warranting immediate treatment
  • Current enrollment in psychotherapy or a weight loss program

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 1997

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 1999

Estimated Enrollment :

162 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01208259

Start Date

April 1 1997

End Date

March 1 1999

Last Update

September 28 2010

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Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06511-3516