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The project COMPASS protocol: Optimizing mindfulness and acceptance-based behavioral treatment for binge-eating
Adrienne S Juarascio1,2, Christina R Felonis1,2, Stephanie M Manasse2
1Department of Psychology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Mindfulness and acceptance-based treatments show promise for binge-eating disorders by enhancing self-regulation. This study optimizes treatment components to improve outcomes for individuals with disordered eating.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy for binge-eating spectrum disorders has suboptimal outcomes.
- Deficits in self-regulation may contribute to poor treatment efficacy.
- Mindfulness and acceptance-based treatments (MABTs) aim to improve self-regulation but require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify optimal components of MABTs for binge-eating spectrum disorders using the multiphase optimization strategy.
- To evaluate the independent efficacy of four MABT components: mindful awareness, distress tolerance, emotion modulation, and values-based decision making.
- To examine component engagement and moderation by baseline deficits.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 256 participants will be randomized into 16 conditions, each representing a unique combination of the four MABT components.
- Participants will receive 16 sessions of treatment.
- The multiphase optimization strategy will be employed to systematically evaluate component contributions.
Main Results:
- The study aims to determine the independent efficacy of each MABT component on disordered eating symptoms.
- Secondary aims include confirming target engagement and testing for moderation by baseline weaknesses.
- Exploratory analyses will quantify component interaction effects.
Conclusions:
- Findings will inform the development of a fully powered clinical trial for MABTs in binge-eating disorders.
- Identifying effective MABT components can lead to more personalized and effective treatments.
- This research seeks to optimize self-regulation strategies for improved treatment outcomes.
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