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

Last updated: November 28, 2017
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Bulimia

Anorexia

Vomiting

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03107221
2015MH19
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders

Study 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

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 verbalinstructions

  • access to a computer

Exclusion

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.

Study Design

Total Participants: 30
Study Start date:
August 01, 2016
Estimated Completion Date:
October 31, 2017

Study Description

This controlled-comparison pilot study will explore 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. All participants would be involved in the trial for 6 months, capturing their motivation for change, eating disorder psychopathology and quality of life at four time-points (pre-treatment, mid-treatment, end of treatment, 3-month follow-up). Some participants may continue to receive usual treatment after study end, which will be detailed in the study analysis. Following trial completion, all participants will be able to access the "Smart Eating" programme. The study will also explore acceptability of the "Smart Eating" self-help programme via a feedback questionnaire to inform programme adaptations and a possible pragmatic randomised controlled trial planned for the future. Currently, no other UK study is piloting the use of the "Smart Eating" programme as an adjunct to specialist NHS eating disorder treatment.

Connect with a study center

  • NHS Tayside Eating Disorders Service

    Dundee, Tayside DD3 6HH
    United Kingdom

    Site Not Available

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