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 range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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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.

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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