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Effectiveness of enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E) for eating disorders: study protocol for a randomized
Martie de Jong1, Kees Korrelboom2,3, Iris van der Meer4
1Center for Eating Disorders - PsyQ, part of Parnassia Psychiatric Institute, The Hague, The Netherlands. martie.dejong@psyq.nl.
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|December 5, 2016
Summary
Enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E) shows promise for treating eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS). This study investigates CBT-E
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS) is a common diagnosis lacking specific treatments.
- Enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E) is a transdiagnostic protocol tested for various eating disorders.
- Previous UK research suggests CBT-E is more effective than older CBT versions for bulimia nervosa (BN) and EDNOS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of CBT-E in a Dutch multicenter study.
- To provide data for updating the Dutch Multidisciplinary Guideline for the Treatment of Eating Disorders.
- To broaden the scope and generalizability of previous CBT-E effectiveness studies.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter randomized controlled trial involving 132 adult outpatients with an ED diagnosis (BMI 17.5-40).
- Intervention group receives 20 sessions of CBT-E over 20 weeks; control group receives Treatment as Usual.
- Primary outcome: ED recovery. Secondary outcomes: ED psychopathology, mental health, quality of life, healthcare use, productivity. Predictors: self-esteem, perfectionism, interpersonal problems. Economic evaluation included.
Main Results:
- (Study ongoing; results not yet available)
Conclusions:
- If effective, CBT-E could enable clinicians to treat diverse ED patients with a single protocol.
- This could lead to more resource-efficient treatment, increasing access to specialized care.
- The study aims to provide crucial information on CBT-E's effectiveness across various ED pathologies.
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