An Integrative Intervention for Loss of Control Eating Among Adolescent Girls

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study aims to develop a manualized and culturally sensitive intervention for adolescent girls targeting binge and loss of control (LOC) eating. The investigators will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention in a controlled pilot trial. The investigators hypothesize that this intervention will serve to reduce binge and LOC eating, as well as improve psychosocial functioning as evidenced by decreased depression, anxiety, eating disorder cognitions, and impulsivity, and improved quality of life.

Official Title
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An Integrative Intervention for Binge Eating Among Adolescent Girls

Conditions
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Binge Eating/Loss of Control Eating

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Linking Individuals Being Emotionally Real (LIBER8)
* Behavioral: Weight Management Control


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: currently meeting criteria for loss of control (LOC) eating or binge eating disorder (BED) as defined by Marcus and Kalarchian age 13-22 female lives with parent/primary caregiver most of the time Exclusion Criteria: alcohol or drug dependence in the last three months current suicidal intent or clinically significant self-harm behaviors reported during the assessment diagnosis of bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa in the last three months presence of a developmental disability or neurological impairment that would impair the individual's ability to participate in the intervention psychosis, including schizophrenia, or bipolar I disorder not fluent in English (participant and parents/primary caregivers

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 13 Years
Maximum Age: 22 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Linking Individuals Being Emotionally Real (LIBER8)<br>Participants will attend a 8-12 week, 1-2 hours long intervention comprised of cognitive behavior and dialectical behavior therapy techniques. | Behavioral: Linking Individuals Being Emotionally Real (LIBER8)<br>* Participants will attend a 8-12 week, 1-2 hours long intervention comprised of cognitive behavior and dialectical behavior therapy techniques.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Weight Management Control<br>Participants will attend a 8-12 week, 1-2 hours long intervention comprised of behavioral weight management techniques. | Behavioral: Weight Management Control<br>* Participants will attend a 8-12 week, 1-2 hours long intervention comprised of behavioral techniques.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Changes in frequency of episodes of loss of control and/or binge eating from baseline to three month follow-up |  | 3-Month Follow-up | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Changes in eating disorder cognitions (e.g., eating, weight and shape concern, restrain) from baseline to three month follow-up. |  | 3-Month Follow-up | 
| Changes in depressive symptoms from baseline to three month follow-up. |  | 3-Month Follow-up | 
| Changes in anxiety symptoms from baseline to three month follow-up. |  | 3-Month Follow-up | 
| Changes in health-related quality of life (including social, emotional, school, and physical functioning) from baseline to three month follow-up. |  | 3-Month Follow-up | 
| Changes in the use of various cognitive emotion regulation strategies from baseline to three month follow-up. |  | 3-Month Follow-up | 
| Changes in impulsive behaviors from baseline to three month follow-up. |  | 3-Month Follow-up | 
| Changes in the frequency of eating in the absence of hunger from baseline to three month follow-up. |  | 3-Month Follow-up | 
| Height and Weight |  | 3-Month Follow-up | 
| Changes in the frequency of eating as a means of coping with negative emotions, such as anger, sadness and anxiety, from baseline to three month follow-up. |  | 3-Month Follow-up | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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binge eating, loss of control eating, eating in the absence of hunger, emotional eating