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Binge Eating DisorderNCT06703502

Evaluation of Pilot Online Binge Eating Disorder Group (BEG) in Under 18s.

An observational study of Binge Eating Disorder, run by Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust at 1 site in United Kingdom.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence recommends a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) group intervention for binge eating disorder in under-18s. However, there is limited current research in this population. The present study sought to evaluate a CBT group intervention for binge eating disorder in under-18s. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 to 18 years
Conditions the study is for
Binge Eating Disorder
How many people
2 participants
Where
1 siteUnited Kingdom
Study dates
26 Apr 2023to 26 Sep 2023
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 12 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Population for study were young people (under 18) that are receiving support from the RISE Eating Disorder Team in the Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust with a diagnosis of binge eating disorder.

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder
  • Under 18 prior to the group commencing
  • Spoke English fluently

Who cannot join

  • If they were underweight. This was measured by percentage median body mass index (%mBMI) as recommended by the Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders guidelines (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2022) for under 18s. As such, individuals were excluded if %mBMI was less than 95%
  • If they had any physical illness serious enough to prevent the participant from engaging fully in the group and completing the in-between session work
  • If they were pregnant
  • If they had an eating disorder-induced physical health state requiring regular medical intervention by the nursing team
  • If they presented a mental health state requiring stabilisation prior to participating in the group intervention according the assessment team
  • If they regularly used alcohol and/or drugs
  • If they repeatedly self-harmed to the point of requiring additional interventions
  • If they had a living situation not conducive to the start of an intervention (ongoing or upcoming changes).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United Kingdom1 site
  • Wood End Health Centre

    Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 1XA

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About this study

Official title: Investigating the Efficacy of an Online Binge Eating Disorder Group Intervention for Under 18s

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence recommends a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) group intervention for binge eating disorder in under-18s. However, there is limited current research in this population. The present study sought to evaluate a CBT group intervention for binge eating disorder in under-18s.

Read the detailed description

Background and study aims: The National Institute for Clinical Excellence recommends a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) group intervention for binge eating disorder in under-18s. However, there is limited current research in this population. The present study sought to evaluate a CBT group intervention for binge eating disorder in under-18s.

Who can participate? Participants were recruited from the Coventry Warwickshire Partnership Trust's Children and Young People Eating Disorders Team (n=2).

What does the study involve: Participating in a group intervention and completing questionnaires (Eating Disorder Examination - Questionnaire (EDE-Q), Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) Child and RCADS Parent) before the group, at the end of the group and a follow-up appointment, as well as a feedback form at the end of the group intervention.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating:

  • Benefits: Working towards recovering from binge eating disorder
  • Risks: As with all therapy, there is a risk of distress due to the topics discussed. There is no more risk than any other group online therapy.

Where is the study run from: Online intervention for participants who are eligible and who are under the care of the RISE Eating Disorders Team within Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust.

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for: The study commenced on on 23rd May 2023. The group intervention ran from 20th June 2023 to 26th September 2023.

Keywords
group, adolescent
Medical subject headings
Binge-Eating Disorder

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire

    The questionnaire is designed to assess the range, frequency and severity of behaviours associated with a diagnosis of an eating disorder.

    Measured: 23rd May 2023-26th September 2023

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) Child

    The Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) measures the reported frequency of various symptoms of anxiety and low mood.

    Measured: 23rd May 2023-26th September 2023

  2. Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) Parent/Carer

    The Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) measures the reported frequency of various symptoms of anxiety and low mood.

    Measured: 23rd May 2023-26th September 2023

  3. Feedback form

    Feedback form asking questions about experience of the group and any recommendations for future groups.

    Measured: 23rd August 2023

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Nov 2024
  2. Study start26 Apr 2023
  3. Primary completion26 Sep 2023
  4. Study completion26 Sep 2023

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
2 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06703502
Sponsor's protocol ID
320293
Status last verified
Nov 2024
First submitted
18 Nov 2024
Last updated
25 Nov 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: Due to the small population size, it does not feel appropriate to share the data.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Binge Eating Disorder, run by Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust at 1 site in United Kingdom.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Nov 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (time frame: 23rd May 2023-26th September 2023). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Nov 2024.

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