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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Binge Eating Disorder (BED) presents significant challenges in treatment, characterized by high prevalence, low success rates, and frequent treatment dissatisfaction.
  • Complementary and integrative health (CIH) interventions offer a holistic approach that may address barriers and enhance outcomes in BED treatment.
  • While some CIH interventions show efficacy in eating disorders, their specific application and perception within BED treatment remain underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the current use and expert perspectives on CIH interventions for adult Binge Eating Disorder treatment.
  • To identify commonly utilized CIH modalities and their perceived benefits in managing BED symptoms and supporting recovery.
  • To explore expert opinions on the empirical support, implementation, and future research needs for CIH in BED.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods cross-sectional study involving semi-structured interviews with 14 expert BED researchers and clinicians.
  • Interviews were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis and quantification to capture expert opinions and experiences.
  • Participant selection was based on criteria including federal funding, publication record, clinical practice, and professional leadership.

Main Results:

  • Expert opinions on CIH for BED were predominantly positive (64%), with mindfulness, yoga, and supplements being the most discussed interventions.
  • Key perceived benefits included emotional regulation, improved body image and relationship with movement, physiological support, and enhanced treatment tolerance.
  • Fifty percent of experts reported using CIH in their practice, with yoga and meditation/mindfulness being most common; 50% also highlighted the need for empirical testing.

Conclusions:

  • CIH interventions can effectively complement conventional BED treatments, particularly for managing emotional distress, body image issues, and treatment adherence.
  • There is a clear need for rigorous empirical testing, including randomized controlled trials, and development of implementation guidelines for CIH in BED.
  • Further research is warranted to optimize the integration of CIH into evidence-based care for Binge Eating Disorder.