CompletedNot Applicable

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescent Binge Eating and Loss of Control Eating

United States50 participantsStarted 2019-12-30

Plain-language summary

This study will develop and test a cognitive-behavioral intervention for adolescents with binge/loss-of-control eating.

Age range12 Years – 17 Years

SexALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

✓. Be in the age range ≥12 years old and ≤17 years old;
✓. Have a BMI that places them above the 85th percentile based on their age and sex;
✓. Report 2 episodes of binge/LOC eating (feeling a loss of control while eating) per month for the past 3 months;
✓. Be otherwise-healthy youth (i.e., no uncontrolled or serious medical conditions);
✓. Read, comprehend, and write English at a sufficient level to complete study-related materials;
✓. Be available for participation in the study for 7 months.

✕. Has a medical or psychiatric condition that would require hospitalization or intensive care (e.g., neurological disorder, psychotic disorders, suicidality);
✕. Has a medical or psychiatric condition that would prohibit them from engaging in behavioral treatment or moderate physical activity (e.g., cardiovascular problems);
✕. Has uncontrolled medical condition(s) (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension);
✕. Is pregnant or breastfeeding;
✕. Is taking medication(s) or participating in treatment(s) that could influence weight or appetite;
✕. Began taking hormonal contraceptives less than 3 months prior;
✕. Has a developmental or cognitive disorder (e.g., autism spectrum disorder);
✕. Has a concurrent feeding/eating disorder (e.g., bulimia nervosa); or

Binge (Loss-of-control) Eating Episode Frequency

Timeframe: Post (4 months)

Weight (e.g., Percent Loss)

Timeframe: Post (4 months)

NCT IDNCT04088097

SponsorYale University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-17

Results submitted2024-09-16

Who can participate

Age range12 Years – 17 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

✓. Be in the age range ≥12 years old and ≤17 years old;
✓. Have a BMI that places them above the 85th percentile based on their age and sex;
✓. Report 2 episodes of binge/LOC eating (feeling a loss of control while eating) per month for the past 3 months;
✓. Be otherwise-healthy youth (i.e., no uncontrolled or serious medical conditions);
✓. Read, comprehend, and write English at a sufficient level to complete study-related materials;
✓. Be available for participation in the study for 7 months.

✕. Has a medical or psychiatric condition that would require hospitalization or intensive care (e.g., neurological disorder, psychotic disorders, suicidality);
✕. Has a medical or psychiatric condition that would prohibit them from engaging in behavioral treatment or moderate physical activity (e.g., cardiovascular problems);
✕. Has uncontrolled medical condition(s) (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension);
✕. Is pregnant or breastfeeding;
✕. Is taking medication(s) or participating in treatment(s) that could influence weight or appetite;
✕. Began taking hormonal contraceptives less than 3 months prior;
✕. Has a developmental or cognitive disorder (e.g., autism spectrum disorder);
✕. Has a concurrent feeding/eating disorder (e.g., bulimia nervosa); or