NCT05873127

Web-based Guided Self-help CBT-E vs Online G-CBT-E for Binge Eating Behavior

A Randomized Controlled Study of Web-based Guided Self-help CBT-E Versus Online Group CBT-E for Binge Eating Behavior

• Status: Enrolling By Invitation
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 120 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 35 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Eating disorders with binge eating as the core feature include bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED). In recent years, the prevalence rate has increased rapidly, mostly among women, accompanied by emotional problems, physiological complications and increased risks of obesity and depression, which bring great pain to patients. Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT-E) for eating disorders is an evidence-based and effective first-line psychotherapy for BN and BED. CBT-E is implemented in various forms. In addition to face-to-face therapy, online group CBT-E and guided self-help CBT-E can significantly reduce binge eating in BN and BED patients. However, there are no relevant clinical studies in China. Since 2008, the applicant has carried out CBT treatment and research on eating disorders, translated and published the self-help book "Overcoming Overeating", and accumulated rich clinical research experience. This study intends to establish a set of CBT-E self-help therapy courses suitable for Chinese binge eating patients, and conduct a randomized controlled study of web-based guided self-help CBT-E and online group CBT-E to compare the effectiveness of the treatment modalities in the treatment of binge eating and the feasibility of online guided self-help CBT-E and online group CBT-E in the treatment of binge eating.

Conditions

• Feeding and Eating Disorders

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	web-based guided self-help Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral therapy	The subjects would learn and practice CBT-E course through the online learning platform for 12 times, and were required to complete the course once a week.
BEHAVIORAL	online Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral therapy	A closed structured group would be established by online video conference for group CBT-E therapy. Each group would receive 12 group sessions, once a week for 120 minutes each time. Each group would be led by two CBT therapists, all of whom are nationally registered psychotherapists with systematic professional training.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-01-01
• Primary completion: 2025-12-01
• Completion: 2026-03-01
• First posted: 2023-05-24
• Last updated: 2025-10-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China