Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Bulimia Nervosa: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Despite the existence of effective treatments, many individuals with bulimia nervosa (BN) do not receive evidence-based therapies. Integrating digital interventions into routine care might reach more patients and reduce the clinical burden of BN.

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based cognitive behavioral self-help intervention for individuals with BN.

Design, setting, and participants

A 2-group randomized clinical trial without follow-up was conducted between February 2, 2021, and July 9, 2022, in Germany. Participants aged between 18 and 65 years who met the diagnostic criteria for BN were enrolled online via self-referral. Data analyses were conducted from October 24, 2022, to December 23, 2023.

Interventions

A web-based cognitive

SUBMITTER: Hartmann S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11223002 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature