PRIDE Therapy for Eating Disorders
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores a new therapy called PRIDE Therapy (Promoting Resilience to Improve Disordered Eating) to assist people from sexual minority groups with eating disorders. The goal is to determine if the treatment can reduce stigma and improve stress coping related to sexual minority status. Participants will attend therapy sessions that include strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy and discussions on managing stress. This trial may suit individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or another non-heterosexual identity, have an eating disorder, and have experienced discrimination due to their sexual orientation in the past year. Participants should also have internet access and reside in California or certain other states. As a Phase 1 trial, the research focuses on understanding how the treatment works in people, offering participants the chance to be among the first to receive this innovative therapy.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the study staff during the eligibility screening.
What prior data suggests that the PRIDE intervention is safe for participants?
Research shows that the Promoting Resilience to Improve Disordered Eating (PRIDE) treatment is generally easy for participants to handle. Participants in PRIDE therapy reported significant improvements in their eating disorder symptoms and body image. These studies did not find any major negative effects, suggesting that the treatment is safe. However, since this is early research, it is important to note that this trial remains in its first phase. The treatment is primarily being tested for safety, so while the initial results are promising, researchers are still learning about its full safety profile.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about PRIDE Therapy for eating disorders because it combines two innovative approaches: cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E) and sexual minority (SM)-affirmative therapy. This dual approach not only addresses traditional eating disorder issues like self-monitoring and body image but also tackles the unique challenges faced by sexual minority individuals, such as minority stress. By integrating these elements, PRIDE Therapy aims to build resilience and improve coping strategies in a way that current standard treatments do not, offering a more tailored and inclusive option for diverse patients.
What evidence suggests that the PRIDE intervention might be an effective treatment for eating disorders?
Research has shown that the Promoting Resilience to Improve Disordered Eating (PRIDE) program, which participants in this trial will experience, may help treat eating disorders in sexual minority groups. Early results suggest that these therapy sessions can significantly improve eating disorder symptoms, reduce their impact on daily life, and decrease dissatisfaction with body image. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help manage thoughts and behaviors about eating, along with discussions on stress related to being a minority and ways to cope. Initial findings indicate that PRIDE may reduce internalized stigma and improve stress management for sexual minority individuals. These early results are promising for those seeking help with eating disorders.12345
Who Is on the Research Team?
Tiffany Brown, PhD
Principal Investigator
Auburn University
Aaron Blashill, PhD
Principal Investigator
San Diego State University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for sexual minority individuals diagnosed with eating disorders. Participants must complete a phone screening, a clinical interview to confirm their diagnosis, and self-report measures for eligibility. They cannot have other non-eating disorder diagnoses that could interfere with the study.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants attend up to 14 weekly therapy sessions as part of the PRIDE intervention, focusing on decreasing internalized stigma and increasing coping self-efficacy
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in coping self-efficacy and internalized stigma at 3 and 6 months post-intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Promoting Resilience to Improve Disordered Eating
Trial Overview
The PRIDE intervention is being tested to see if it can reduce internalized stigma and improve coping with stress related to being a sexual minority. It involves up to 14 weekly therapy sessions focused on addressing eating disorders and body image issues while enhancing resilience against minority stressors.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants in this arm will experience the PRIDE intervention. PRIDE is a 14-session treatment that incorporates aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E) and SM-affirmative therapy. CBT-E aspects of treatment include in-session weighing, self-monitoring (food logs), regular eating, and techniques to address overvaluation of weight and shape. SM-affirmative therapy techniques include discussing the impact of minority stress on health, resilience, and strength within the SM community, specific manifestations of minority stress on eating and body image, current coping strategies, emotion regulation skills, and developing mindful, present-focused reactions to minority stress.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Auburn University
Lead Sponsor
San Diego State University
Collaborator
Citations
Promoting Resilience to Improve Disordered Eating ...
Preliminary efficacy results suggested large and significant improvements in ED symptoms, clinical impairment, and body dissatisfaction, ...
A case series of an eating disorder treatment for sexual ...
This mixed-methods study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of Promoting Resilience to Improve Disordered Eating ...
Promoting Resilience to Improve Disordered Eating (PRIDE)
Preliminary efficacy results suggested large and significant improvements in ED symptoms, clinical impairment, and body dissatisfaction, ...
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The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new intervention (Promoting Resilience to Improve Disordered Eating; PRIDE) can decrease internalized ...
PRIDE Therapy for Eating Disorders
It involves up to 14 weekly therapy sessions focused on addressing eating disorders and body image issues while enhancing resilience against minority stressors.
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