Feasibility Trial of Getting Better Bite by Bite for Eating Disorders (CaGBBB)
Eating Disorders, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Eating Disorders focused on measuring Getting better bite by bite (GBBB), Culturally Adapted Intervention, Low resource settings, Pakistan, Eating Disorders, Feasibility Study
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age18 years Screen positive on the Binge Eating Screening Questionnaire and/or Bulimic Investigatory test, Edinburgh Residents of the study catchment area Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Aged under 18 Presence of any severe mental or physical illness that would prevent individual from participating in the intervention and or assessments. Temporary resident unlikely to be available for follow-up
Sites / Locations
- Lahore siteRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Ca-GBBB arm
Treatment As Usual
The Ca-GBBB strongly focuses on enhancing participant's motivation and belief in their ability to change. The intervention will be comprised of 16-week training program delivered over four months. Sessions will be delivered weekly and each session will last about 45-50 minutes. All sessions will be delivered by master level psychologist. The manual will be translated to Urdu giving special consideration to cultural adaptation of phrases and concepts to reflect Pakistani culture. Additionally, culturally appropriate case scenarios will be incorporated and a consensual view to addressing cultural factors such as gender role, financial difficulties will be taken into consideration. The time and venue of session will be decided prior according to participant convenience.
Treatment as Usual (TAU) group will receive routine care and their follow up will be done at 4-month post-randomization.