Binge Eating Disorder |
BED |
Clinical Trial: Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder
This study is currently recruiting patients.
Purpose
This is a study examining the use of different degrees of therapist involvement in the treatment of Binge Eating Disorder. The study will examine both which approaches work best for decreasing symptoms and which are most cost-effective.
| Condition | Treatment or Intervention |
|---|---|
| Binge Eating Disorder | Behavior: Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
MedlinePlus related topics: Eating Disorders
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study
Expected Total Enrollment: 200
Study start: July 2002
Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years - 65 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Criteria
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Age 18-65, Male or Female
- Not Currently receiving psychotherapy
- Not currently in Formal weight loss treatment
- No current unstable medical problems
- No history of Bipolar illness or Schizophrenia
- Overweight or Obese (body mass index 25-45)
Location and Contact Information
Scott Crow, MD 612-273-9807 crowx002@umn.edu
Minnesota
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454, United States; Recruiting
Christine Dittel 612-627-4498
Scott J Crow, MD, Principal Investigator
Carol B Peterson, PhD, Sub-Investigator
Scott J Crow, MD, Principal Investigator, Universtiy of Minnesota
More Information
Record last reviewed: November 2004
Last Updated: November 29, 2004
Record first received: July 16, 2002
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00041743
Health Authority: United States: Federal Government
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on 2005-04-08
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
Cache Date: April 9, 2005
Resources
- Anorexia nervosa (MayoClinic)
- Binge Eating Disorder (National Eating Disorders Association)

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