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Emma Briggs1, Sarah Wakefield1, Gillian Adams1
1Eating Disorders Service, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, April House, Southampton, UK.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
|October 13, 2025
Summary
Virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) shows promising results. A 10-week virtual DBT group effectively reduced eating disorder pathology and mood issues, with improvements maintained post-treatment.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is effective for Binge Eating Disorder (BED).
- Virtual delivery of DBT for BED requires further investigation regarding clinical efficacy.
- Understanding treatment acceptability and uptake barriers is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the acceptability and preliminary clinical effectiveness of a virtual therapist-led DBT group for BED.
- To assess patient outcomes in terms of eating disorder pathology, mood, and anxiety.
- To evaluate binge abstinence rates and treatment adherence.
Main Methods:
- A virtual 10-week DBT group intervention was offered to adults with BED.
- Participants (N=51) completed validated measures at baseline, end-of-treatment, and 1-month follow-up.
- Binge abstinence rates were monitored weekly.
Main Results:
- 47% of eligible patients initiated treatment; 71% completed the virtual DBT group.
- Significant reductions in eating disorder and mood pathology were observed, with strong effect sizes.
- A binge abstinence rate of 64.71% was achieved by the end of treatment, with sustained results at follow-up.
Conclusions:
- A virtual 10-week DBT group appears to be a clinically effective treatment for BED.
- Findings suggest virtual DBT is a viable option for managing Binge Eating Disorder.
- Further research with larger samples is needed to confirm these preliminary findings and explore treatment uptake barriers.
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