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Behavioral Intervention

Binge Eating Self-help for Teens for Binge Eating (BEST Trial)

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Led By Janet A Lydecker, PhD

Research Sponsored by Yale University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Adolescents must read, comprehend, and write English at a sufficient level to complete study-related materials

Adolescents must have a BMI that places them above the 85th percentile based on their age and sex

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 4 months

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BEST Trial Summary

This trial is testing a new form of therapy for binge eating. Participants will be assessed at the beginning and then undergo five months of treatment, including self-monitoring and weekly therapy sessions. After treatment,

Who is the study for?

This trial is for teens aged 12-17 who are overweight (above the 85th percentile for their age and sex), have had at least two episodes of binge eating per month in the past three months, can read and write English well enough to complete study materials, and can commit to a five-month study. They must be generally healthy without serious medical conditions. Parental consent is required.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial tests a new guided self-help cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program specifically designed for teens with binge eating issues. It includes one month of monitoring eating behavior followed by four months of weekly guided self-help sessions.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

As this is a behavioral intervention focusing on self-help CBT techniques, there may not be physical side effects like those seen with medication; however, participants might experience emotional discomfort or increased awareness of their eating behaviors during treatment.

BEST Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can read, understand, and write English well enough for study materials.

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My BMI is above the 85th percentile for my age and sex.

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I am between 12 and 17 years old.

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I have had at least 2 binge eating episodes per month in the last 3 months.

BEST Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 4 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~4 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Attendance

Retention

Secondary outcome measures

Treatment Credibility

Treatment Satisfaction

BEST Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Binge Eating Self-help for TeensExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will have 16 guided self-help sessions (4 months; weekly sessions for adolescents with parents joining monthly). Participants will complete daily self-monitoring of eating behaviors (timing of meals and snacks; whether or not a binge occurred) throughout treatment. Treatment sessions involve a self-help component, which includes brief videos that participants watch at home. Treatment sessions also involve a guidance component (brief consultation), which is 15-30 minutes on a secure videoconferencing platform (e.g., Zoom) between the therapist and the participant. These sessions focus on clarifying material, reviewing self-monitoring and looking for patterns, and problem-solving maladaptive thinking patterns and binge behaviors.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Yale UniversityLead Sponsor

1,852 Previous Clinical Trials

2,738,421 Total Patients Enrolled

Janet A Lydecker, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorYale School of Medicine

2 Previous Clinical Trials

70 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the eligibility criteria for individuals to participate in this clinical study?

"Participants aged between 12 and 17 years with a diagnosis of obesity are eligible to enroll in this study, which has a capacity for 20 individuals."

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Are there currently any available slots for new participants in this medical trial?

"According to the details found on clinicaltrials.gov, this current research study is actively looking for eligible candidates. The trial information was initially made available on February 1st, 2024 and last revised on February 5th, 2024."

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Is the trial open to participants who are 55 years old and above?

"Individuals aged 12 to less than 17 years old are eligible for participation in this research study."

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What is the upper limit of participants involved in this clinical investigation?

"Indeed, information on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this investigation is actively seeking participants. Initially shared on February 1st, 2024, the trial was most recently revised on February 5th of the same year. The goal is to enroll 20 individuals from a single designated site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Binge Eating Self-help for Teens ONLINE Pilot and Feasibility Study

2024. "Binge Eating Self-help for Teens ONLINE Pilot and Feasibility Study". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06107387.

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