Comparing Two Group Therapy Treatments for Binge Eating Disorder

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study will compare two different approaches for the treatment for Binge Eating Disorder.

Detailed Description
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Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is associated with impairments in physical, psychological, and social functioning. Research has revealed relationships between disordered eating and both low self-esteem and negative emotional states. Participants in this study will complete assessment interviews regarding their eating disorder and associated problems. Similar assessments will be conducted at the end of the study. Participants will then be randomly assigned to one of two therapy groups. Participants in one group will focus on the role of self-esteem, self-awareness, and personal effectiveness in binge eating. Participants in the other group will focus on the role of negative emotions and binge eating. Both treatments will involve a 30 to 40 minute pre-treatment individual orientation session, followed by 20 weeks of weekly group therapy. Sessions will take place over 22 weeks, or approximately 6 months (18 weekly sessions followed by 2 biweekly sessions). Follow-up assessments will take place at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after study completion to assess maintenance of treatment effects.

Official Title
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Comparison of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Supportive Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder

Conditions
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Eating Disorders

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Group Psychotherapy-Negative Emotion Focus
* Behavioral: Group Psychotherapy- Self-Esteem Focus


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of Binge Eating Disorder Reside in the San Francisco Bay Area Willing to commit to the study requirements Exclusion Criteria: Unstable medical problems History of bipolar illness or schizophrenia Receiving treatment for an eating disorder (or unwillingness to discontinue treatment upon study entry) Membership in weight-loss groups such as Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig (or unwillingness to discontinue membership upon study entry) Use of medications affecting weight or appetite. Antidepressants are acceptable, but doses of any psychiatric medication must have been stable for at least 3 months prior to study start Breast-feeding Require gastric-bypass surgery

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

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: 1<br>Group therapy Negative Emotion Focus | Behavioral: Group Psychotherapy-Negative Emotion Focus<br>* 20 weekly sessions, 2 hours, group format<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: 2<br>Group Psychotherapy- Self Esteem Focus | Behavioral: Group Psychotherapy- Self-Esteem Focus<br>* 20 weekly sessions, 2 hours, group format<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| frequency of binge eating |  | prior 4 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emotional Eating Scale |  | prior 7 days | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Psychotherapy, Treatment