The Efficacy of Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This meta-analysis aims to provide an update on the efficacy of individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for eating disorders (EDs) in the light of recent advances in the field, particularly the emergence of new approaches like self-help.

Method

We conducted multivariate multilevel meta-analyses using data from 42 randomized controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy of individual CBT for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and mixed eating disorder samples. Outcomes included ED pathology, the frequency of binge eating and compensatory behaviors, and body mass index. The type of comparison group, treatment format, treatment duration, baseline ED severity, and year of publication were analyzed as potential moderators.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Bruns J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12605742 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature