Creating a therapy to help teens with binge eating
Development and Initial Efficacy Testing of a Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention to Treat Adolescent Binge Eating
This study is testing a new type of therapy to help teenagers who have trouble with binge eating and feeling out of control with their eating, aiming to support their unique challenges and improve their mental health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10847836 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) specifically designed for adolescents who struggle with binge eating and loss-of-control eating. The approach recognizes the unique emotional and social challenges faced by teenagers and aims to create a tailored intervention that addresses these needs. By utilizing advanced statistical methods, the research will assess the initial effectiveness of this new therapy in helping adolescents manage their eating behaviors and improve their 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 behaviors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a much-needed effective treatment option for adolescents suffering from binge eating disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While cognitive-behavioral therapy has shown success in treating binge eating in adults, this specific approach for adolescents is novel and has not been extensively tested.
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.