Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa (CBT4BN)

March 26, 2018 updated by: Cynthia Bulik, PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Optimizing Technology in the Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa (CBT4BN) is a research program funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and conducted by the UNC Eating Disorders Program and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment and the gold-standard for treating bulimia nervosa. The current study aims to compare two forms of CBT: face-to-face group therapy and online group therapy via cbt4bn.org.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

All treatment is conducted by trained professionals from either the UNC Eating Disorders Program (in Chapel Hill) or Western Psychiatric Institute (in Pittsburgh) who are experienced in the treatment of eating disorders.

Participants will participate in 16 1.5 hour long group sessions of group CBT over 20 weeks. Groups will include 5-8 participants, one or two co-therapists, and two sessions by a registered dietitian. Participants will be expected to complete self-monitoring forms which assess their mood and behavior. Groups will either take place face-to-face or online in a therapist-moderated chat group.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

196

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • North Carolina
      • Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27510
        • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Pennsylvania
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
        • University of Pittsburgh

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • DSM-IV criteria for BN
  • Internet access at home
  • Either off psychotropic medication for at least one month or on a stable dose of psychotropic medication

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any major medical condition that would interfere with treatment or require alternative treatment
  • Alcohol or drug dependence in the last three months
  • Current significant suicidal ideation
  • Developmental disability that would impair the ability to use the internet program effectively
  • Psychosis, including schizophrenia, or bipolar I disorder

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: SINGLE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
ACTIVE_COMPARATOR: Face-to-face group therapy
Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that addresses the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Other Names:
  • CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
ACTIVE_COMPARATOR: Online chat group therapy
Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that addresses the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Other Names:
  • CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Abstinence from binge/purge episodes
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Reduction of binge/purge episodes
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months
Maintenance of behavior change
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Collaborators

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Marsha Marcus, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2008

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

May 1, 2016

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

May 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 6, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 7, 2009

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

April 8, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

March 29, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 26, 2018

Last Verified

March 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 07-2002
  • R01MH080065-01A1 (NIH)

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