Executive functioning and treatment outcome among adolescents undergoing cognitive-behavioral therapy for binge-eating disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-supported treatment for adolescents with binge-eating disorder (BED). Executive dysfunctions, which are associated with binge eating and elevated body weight in youth, may undermine CBT outcomes by making it difficult for youth to engage with or adhere to treatment, including recalling and/or implementing intervention strategies in real-world contexts.

Methods

We assessed 73 adolescents [82.2% female; M_age = 15.0 ± 2.5 year; M baseline standardized body mass index (zBMI) = 1.9 ± 1.0 kg/m²] with BED at baseline, posttreatment, 6-, 12-, and 24-month follow-up. Linear mixed models examined the effects of baseline executive functioning (EF) on loss of control (LOC) eating and weight change followi

SUBMITTER: Goldschmidt AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11652412 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature