Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa (CBT4BN)

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified March 2013 by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Cynthia Bulik, PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00877786
First received: April 6, 2009
Last updated: March 15, 2013
Last verified: March 2013

April 6, 2009
March 15, 2013
April 2008
September 2013   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Abstinence from binge/purge episodes [ Time Frame: 12 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Same as current
Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00877786 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
  • Reduction of binge/purge episodes [ Time Frame: 12 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  • Maintenance of behavior change [ Time Frame: 12 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa
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.

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.

Interventional
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Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Bulimia Nervosa
Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that addresses the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Other Name: CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Active Comparator: Face-to-face group therapy
    Intervention: Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy
  • Active Comparator: Online chat group therapy
    Intervention: Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy
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*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Recruiting
180
September 2013
September 2013   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

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
Both
18 Years and older
No
Contact: Sara Hofmeier 919-966-2882 sara_hofmeier@med.unc.edu
United States
 
NCT00877786
IRB # 07-2002, R01MH080065-01A1
Yes
Cynthia Bulik, PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Principal Investigator: Cynthia Bulik, PhD University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Principal Investigator: Marsha Marcus, PhD University of Pittsburgh
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
March 2013

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