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  • Clinical Psychology
  • Digital Health
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Eating disorders represent a significant public health concern.
  • Online treatment (eTherapy) is an emerging modality for mental health conditions.
  • The empirical evidence for eTherapy in eating disorders is still developing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the current empirical standing of eTherapy for individuals with established eating disorders.
  • To synthesize findings from recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of eTherapy for eating disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Review of four randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on eTherapy for binge-eating disorders.
  • Analysis of interventions characterized by cognitive behavioral principles, lasting 3-7 months with external support.
  • Assessment of user engagement, retention, and intervention adherence challenges.

Main Results:

  • All four RCTs recruited adult participants with binge-eating disorders directly from the community.
  • A minority of participants (10-37%) showed substantial improvement.
  • Challenges in user engagement, retention, and intervention implementation were noted, consistent with other eTherapy studies.

Conclusions:

  • Guided cognitive behavioral eTherapy is acceptable for adults with binge-eating disorders, with a notable subgroup experiencing significant improvement.
  • The field of eTherapy for eating disorders is nascent, requiring more effective interventions.
  • Investigating eTherapy in various healthcare settings and for younger populations (secondary prevention) is warranted.