Comparison of face-to-face versus email guided self-help for binge eating: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Guided self-help is a recommended first-step treatment for bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and atypical variants of these disorders. Further research is needed to compare guided self-help that is delivered face-to-face versus via email.

Methods/design

This clinical trial uses a randomised, controlled design to investigate the effectiveness of providing guided self-help either face-to-face or via e-mail, also using a delayed treatment control condition. At least 17 individuals are required per group, giving a minimum N of 51.

Discussion

Symptom outcomes will be assessed and estimates of cost-effectiveness made. Results are proposed to be disseminated locally and internationally (through submission to conferences and peer-reviewed journals), and will h

SUBMITTER: Jenkins PE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4035724 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature