Individually Tailored Web-based Cbt for Eating Disorders and the Role of Knowledge Acquisition

December 8, 2023 updated by: Gerhard Andersson, Linkoeping University

Background: Previous studies on Internet-based treatment with eating disorders have shown promising results.

Objective: The first aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a tailored therapist guided internet-based treatment for individuals with eating disorders. The second aim was to examine the role of knowledge acquisition.

Method: 138 participants were recruited. Screening consisted of online questionnaires followed by a telephone interview. A total of 92 participants were included after a semi-structured diagnostic interview and randomized to an 8 week treatment program (n=46) or to a control condition (n=46). Treatment consisted of individually prescribed cognitive behaviour therapy text modules in conjunction with online therapist guidance. The control group consisted of a waitlist who later received treatment.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

As above

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

92

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Have reoccurring eating disorder uns or bulimia
  • BMI above 17,5

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Suicide prone
  • Ongoing psychological treatment

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 Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Treatment group
Internet-delivered CBT
Behavioral: Internet-delivered CBT
Guided internet treatment
No Intervention: Control group
Waitlist control

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire
Time Frame: post (8 weeks)
post (8 weeks)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI)
Time Frame: Pre and post (8 weeks)
Pre and post (8 weeks)
Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ)
Time Frame: post (8 weeks)
post (8 weeks)
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Time Frame: post (8 weeks)
post (8 weeks)
Generalised Axiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7)
Time Frame: post (8 weeks)
post (8 weeks)
Satisfaction With Life Scales (SWLS)
Time Frame: post (8 weeks)
post (8 weeks)
Expectancy/Credibility Questionnaire (CEQ)
Time Frame: post (8 weeks)
post (8 weeks)

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Linkoeping University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 26, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 1, 2016

First Posted (Estimated)

March 7, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

December 14, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 8, 2023

Last Verified

December 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2014-426-31

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Plan Description

Primary outcomes and background info on request.

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