Creating a therapy to help teenagers with binge eating
Development and Initial Efficacy Testing of a Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention to Treat Adolescent Binge Eating
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10615147
This study is creating a special therapy for teenagers who struggle with binge eating and feeling out of control with food, aiming to help them feel better and improve their eating habits.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | YALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10615147 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) specifically designed for adolescents who experience binge eating and loss-of-control eating. It aims to address the unique social, cognitive, and emotional needs of teenagers, as current treatments are not well-established for this age group. The project will involve training in treatment development and testing the initial effectiveness of this new intervention. By engaging with adolescents, the research seeks to provide tailored support to improve their eating behaviors and overall mental health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 21 who experience binge eating or loss-of-control eating episodes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience binge eating or loss-of-control eating may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, effective treatment option for adolescents struggling with binge eating and related disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective for adults with binge eating disorder, but this approach for adolescents is novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- YALE UNIVERSITY — NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LYDECKER, JANET A — YALE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: LYDECKER, JANET A
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Anxiety Disorders