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Optimizing Technology in the Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa
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Pittsburgh |
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Pennsylvania |
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15213 |
| Conditions: |
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Bulimia Nervosa |
| Purpose: |
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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.
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| Study Summary: |
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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.
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| Criteria: |
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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
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| NCT ID: |
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NCT00877786 |
| Primary Contact: |
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Principal Investigator
Cynthia Bulik, PhD
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Sara Hofmeier
Phone: 919-966-2882
Email: sara_hofmeier@med.unc.edu
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| Backup Contact: |
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N/A |
| Location Contact: |
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
United States
Meredith Strassburger
Phone: 412-647-1676
Email: cbt4bn@upmc.edu
Site Status: Recruiting |
| Data Source: |
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
| Date Processed: |
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May 25, 2013 |
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