CompletedNot Applicable

Eating Disorders: Online Self-help & Usual Treatment (TAU) vs TAU Only

United Kingdom30 participantsStarted 2016-08

Plain-language summary

A pilot study exploring whether individuals receiving usual treatment (CBT) from the specialist NHS Tayside Eating Disorders Service and accessing the online self-help "Smart Eating" programme have improved treatment outcomes compared to those receiving usual treatment only. The study will also explore acceptability of the "Smart Eating" self-help programme via a feedback questionnaire.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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Inclusion Criteria: * aged 16-65 years * meet diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder * commencing treatment under the NHS Tayside Eating Disorders Service * fluent in English * provide written consent * literate to the extent of understanding self-report questionnaires \& following verbal instructions * access to a computer Exclusion Criteria: * deemed too emotionally or physically frail to participate by clinical staff; * currently presenting with active suicidal intent; * unable to read English or follow verbal English instructions.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Improvement in eating disorder behaviours captured by the Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q)

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03107221

SponsorUniversity of Edinburgh

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-09

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