A preliminary randomised controlled trial of the efficacy of a CD-ROM based cognitive-behavioural self-help intervention for bulimia nervosa
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN51564819 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN51564819 |
| Protocol serial number | LREC 217/00 |
| Sponsor | King's College London (UK) |
| Funder | Psychiatry Research Trust (UK) |
- Submission date
- 15/01/2004
- Registration date
- 15/01/2004
- Last edited
- 10/12/2008
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Ulrike Schmidt
Scientific
Scientific
Section of Eating Disorders
Box 059
Division of Psychological Medicine
Institute of Psychiatry
De Crespigny Park
London
SE5 8AF
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)20 7848 0181 |
|---|---|
| U.Schmidt@iop.kcl.ac.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
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| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | Hypothesis 1: Patients receiving the CD-ROM treatment as the first step in treatment will show greater symptomatic improvement compared to patients on the waiting list at 3 months, and at 7 months patients in both groups will have similar outcomes. Hypothesis 2: Patients in the CD-ROM group will need fewer therapist sessions than those who do not have the CD-ROM as the first step of treatment. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Received from the Institute of Psychiatry Research Ethics Committtee on the 17th October 2003 (ref: 217/00). |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Bulimia nervosa |
| Intervention | ARM A: CD-ROM self-care treatment: This treatment consists of eight modules, combining cognitive-behavioural, motivational and educational strategies which the patients work through in order. Each module requires about 45 minutes at the computer. Patient workbooks and homework accompany each session. Self-assessment tools in the programme provide patients with printed feedback on their progress, detailing levels of bulimic symptoms, depression and anxiety. Patients in this group will access the treatment programme in the eating disorder unit. They will be introduced to the programme and booked in for further computer appointments by a non-clinical administrator. Patients will be encouraged to complete the programme over eight to 12 weeks. Thereafter, the need for further treatment will be determined using operational criteria adapted from a recent study on manual-based self-help. Those who have shown more than 50% improvement on both objective binging and vomiting/laxative abuse (whichever is the more important compensatory behaviour in their case) on the EDE (Eating Disorders Examination) will be offered up to five sessions with a therapist over the next three to four months. Those with less than 50% improvement on both objective binging and vomiting/laxative abuse (whichever is the more important compensatory behaviour in their case) on the EDE will be offered up to 15 sessions with a therapist over the next three to four months. ARM B: Waiting list followed by therapist-aided CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy): Patients allocated to this group will have a three months wait before they start a full course of standard CBT (16 sessions). Patients in this group will not have access to the computer-based intervention at any stage. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
1. Eating Disorders Examination Global Score |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Eating Disorders Examination Subscale scores |
| Completion date | 01/04/2006 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Other |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 97 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Referrals to the Maudsley Eating Disorders Unit will be eligible for inclusion in the study if they fulfil DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, IVth Edition) criteria for BN (Bulimia Nervosa), or partial BN (eating disorder not otherwise specified). |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Insufficient knowledge of English or literacy levels insufficient to allow understanding of the CD-ROM programme 2. Anorexia nervosa or psychosis 3. Active suicidality 4. Severe substance dependence or diabetes 5. Pregnancy |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/01/2004 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/04/2006 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Section of Eating Disorders
London
SE5 8AF
United Kingdom
SE5 8AF
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
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| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/12/2008 | Yes | No |
