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Randomised controlled trial of a guided self-help treatment on the internet for binge eating disorder

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Carrard, I., Crépin, C., Rouget, P., Lam, T., Golay, A., Van der Linden, M.·2011·Behaviour Research and Therapy

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Binge eating disorder (BED) is a common and under-treated condition with major health implications. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) self-help manuals have proved to be efficient in BED treatment. Increasing evidence also support the use of new technology to improve treatment access and dissemination. This is the first randomised controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of an Internet guided self-help treatment programme, based on CBT, for adults with threshold and subthreshold BED. Seventy-four women were randomised into two groups. The first group received the six-month online programme with a six-month follow-up. The second group was placed in a six-month waiting list before participating in the six-month intervention. Guidance consisted of a regular e-mail contact with a coach during the whole intervention. Binge eating behaviour, drive for thinness, body dissatisfaction and interoceptive awareness significantly improved after the Internet self-help treatment intervention. The number of objective binge episodes, overall eating disorder symptoms score and perceived hunger also decreased. Improvements were maintained at six-month follow-up. Dropouts exhibited more shape concern and a higher drive for thinness. Overall, a transfer of CBT-based self-help techniques to the Internet was well accepted by patients, and showed positive results for eating disorders psychopathology.

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Authors
Carrard, I., Crépin, C., Rouget, P., Lam, T., Golay, A., & Van der Linden, M.
Affiliations
  • University Hospital of Geneva (CH)
  • NetUnion (Switzerland) (CH)
Corresponding author
Carrard, I.
Venue
Behaviour Research and Therapy
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2011-08
Volume
49
Issue
8
Pages
482-491
ISSN
0005-7967 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2097804269
Cited by
176
References
53
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FWCI
13.45
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Behaviour Research and Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Archive ouverte UNIGE (University of Geneva) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • ORBi (University of Liège) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Hans Wilsdorf Foundation
  • Marie Curie Research Training Network INTACT
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
Keywords
binge eating disorder, guided self-help, online intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, drive for thinness, body dissatisfaction, interoceptive awareness, shape concern, women, treatment discontinuation
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Body Image, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Personal Satisfaction, Self Care, Self Concept, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome, Remote Consultation, Internet, Binge-Eating Disorder

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