Four CBT-E formats for Binge Eating Disorder in adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a four-arm, assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial comparing three forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Enhanced (individual, group, and therapist-guided self-help) with a manualized treatment-as-usual control (group-based systemic narrative therapy) for adults with BED. Participants undergo a 21-week treatment period with follow-up assessments to evaluate changes in binge-eating episodes and related outcomes. The study aims to determine which delivery format of CBT-E provides the strongest clinical benefit when compared with an active control. Recruitment targets 256 participants diagnosed with BED, recruited from Danish mental health services and public outreach. Diagnostic confirmation uses the Eating Disorder Examination and Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview as part of eligibility assessment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Binge Eating Disorder according to DSM-5 criteria
* 18-65 years of age
* Fluent Danish speaker

Exclusion Criteria:

* Concurrent psychotherapeutic treatment
* Use of weight loss medications within the last month (i.e., GLP-1 receptor antagonists)
* Suicidal ideation or suicidality
* Psychosis or psychotic disorders
* Mania or bipolar disorder
* Drug misuse disorder
* Alcohol misuse disorder
* Cluster B personality disorders in the severe range (diagnosed)
* Dosage of Antidepressants, Antipsychotics and Stimulants must be stable for at least 6 months

Where it's running

• Mental Health Centre Ballerup
  Ballerup Municipality, Capital Region, Denmark Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.