160 Participants Needed

Single-Session Intervention for Eating Disorders

CB
Overseen ByCourtney Breiner
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Single-session Intervention Adaptation of the Habit Framework for eating disorders?

Research shows that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for treating eating disorders, with significant improvements over time. Although the specific single-session intervention isn't directly studied, similar CBT approaches have shown positive outcomes, suggesting potential benefits for this treatment.12345

Is the Single-Session Intervention for Eating Disorders safe for humans?

The research articles provided do not contain specific safety data for the Single-Session Intervention for Eating Disorders or its adaptations. Therefore, there is no relevant safety information available from these sources.56789

How is the Single-session Intervention Adaptation of the Habit Framework treatment different from other treatments for eating disorders?

This treatment is unique because it involves a single-session intervention (SSI), which is designed to be completed in just one encounter, making it highly accessible and potentially effective even if it's the only session a person attends. Unlike traditional treatments that require multiple sessions, SSIs aim to provide immediate support and target core mechanisms of eating disorders in a brief, focused manner.910111213

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this proposal is to launch the first trial of a single-session intervention (SSI) specifically for the prevention of eating disorders (EDs).

Research Team

CB

Courtney Breiner

Principal Investigator

Virginia Commonwealth University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals fluent in English who may be at risk of developing an eating disorder, indicated by a score of 20 or higher on the EAT-26 screening tool. Participants must have access to a phone, tablet, or computer. Those who rush through surveys or fail attention checks and tasks are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

EAT-26 score ≥ 20
English-language fluency, self-reported
Access to a phone, tablet, or computer

Exclusion Criteria

Failure to correctly complete one of the attention checks in the survey prior to the intervention
Failure to correctly complete both anagram tasks in the survey prior to the intervention
Completion of the screening survey or pre-intervention surveys in an improbably fast time

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Treatment

Participants undergo a single-session intervention (SSI) focusing on psychoeducation and habit training for eating disorder prevention

30 minutes
1 visit (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Single-session Intervention Adaptation of the Habit Framework
Trial Overview The study tests a single-session intervention (SSI) designed to prevent eating disorders. Participants will complete questionnaires before and after either the active SSI or a control version of it, each lasting about 30 minutes.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Experimental: psychoeducation experience single-session intervention (SSI)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
This online randomized controlled trial of a habit training intervention includes one 30-minute session for young adults endorsing high levels of eating pathology. The intervention will occur at one timepoint.
Group II: Control: will be matched to the SSI by including both reading and writing exercises.Placebo Group4 Interventions
The control intervention will consist of supportive therapy focusing on sharing emotions and include an introduction to emotions, writing about emotions, testimonials from other adolescents about the power of sharing emotions, and an exercise asking adolescents how different situations might make them feel.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Virginia Commonwealth University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
732
Recruited
22,900,000+

National Eating Disorders Association

Collaborator

Trials
6
Recruited
530+

Findings from Research

In a study of 73 adolescents with binge-eating disorder (BED), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) showed significant decreases in eating disorder psychopathology over 4 months, indicating its effectiveness for this age group.
Higher levels of dietary restraint and overvaluation of weight/shape before treatment were linked to greater improvements in eating disorder symptoms, suggesting these factors may help predict which adolescents will benefit most from CBT.
Predictors of Symptom Trajectories After Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Adolescents With an Age-Adapted Diagnosis of Binge-Eating Disorder.Schmidt, R., Hilbert, A.[2022]
In a study of 67 women with eating disorders, higher scores on the Maintenance stage of change were linked to better outcomes in reducing eating disorder symptoms and purging behaviors.
The stage of change, particularly being in Action or Preparation, was found to be a significant predictor of treatment outcomes, including weight changes and awareness of eating disorder symptoms.
Attitudes towards change and treatment outcome in eating disorders.Rodríguez-Cano, T., Beato-Fernández, L.[2019]
Cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders (CBT-ED) is effective for treating non-underweight eating disorders, with significant improvements observed over time in a study of 98 participants receiving two different forms of CBT-ED.
Participants with lower motivation to change showed greater reductions in disordered eating when treated with a version of CBT that included motivational work (CBTm), suggesting that tailoring therapy to individual readiness can enhance treatment outcomes.
A randomized controlled trial of two 10-session cognitive behaviour therapies for eating disorders: An exploratory investigation of which approach works best for whom.Wade, TD., Ghan, C., Waller, G.[2022]

References

Predictors of Symptom Trajectories After Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Adolescents With an Age-Adapted Diagnosis of Binge-Eating Disorder. [2022]
Attitudes towards change and treatment outcome in eating disorders. [2019]
A randomized controlled trial of two 10-session cognitive behaviour therapies for eating disorders: An exploratory investigation of which approach works best for whom. [2022]
Compliance and outcome in treatment-resistant anorexia and bulimia: a retrospective study. [2019]
An Integrative Approach to Clinical Decision-Making for Treating Patients With Binge-Eating Disorder. [2020]
Differences between binge eating disorder and nonpurging bulimia nervosa. [2019]
Rapid response in psychological treatments for binge eating disorder. [2022]
Trans-diagnostic outcome of eating disorders: A 30-month follow-up study of 629 patients. [2015]
Realizing the untapped promise of single-session interventions for eating disorders. [2023]
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Developing the "single-session mindset" in eating disorder research: Commentary on Schleider et al., 2023 "Realizing the untapped promise of single-session interventions for eating disorders". [2023]
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The promise of single session interventions for eating disorders: Lessons to be learned from research on digital mental health. Commentary on Schleider et al. (2023). [2023]
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A broad range: From simple and brief to intensive single-session interventions: Commentary on Schleider et al. (2023). [2023]
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Decreasing the public health burden of eating disorders: Commentary Schleider et al. (2023). [2023]
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