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

Paul E Jenkins; Amy Luck; Alison Burrows; Nicky Boughton

doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-181

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

Paul E Jenkins
, Amy Luck
, Alison Burrows
, Nicky Boughton

Psychology

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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 hopefully inform local service provision. The trial has been approved by an ethics review board and was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01832792 on 9 April 2013.

Original language	English
Article number	181
Journal	Trials
Volume	15
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-181
Publication status	Published - 22 May 2014

Keywords

Guided self-help
Eating disorders
Email
Clinical trial

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