Comparison of a Telehealth Versus In-person Intervention for Binge Eating
Binge Eating
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Binge Eating focused on measuring binge eating, body image disturbance, telehealth, feasibility
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for Adolescent Group: Adolescent in high school (ages ~13-18) Participant and their caregiver must be able to understand and speak English Has access to a computer device or tablet with a microphone and web camera Has access to a reliable internet connection and a private, quiet place to complete sessions Willing or able to secure transportation to the Texas A&M University campus if selected for the in-person group Engages in loss-of-control eating AND eating within a 2-hour period what most people would consider an unusually large amount of food given the circumstances Exclusion Criteria for Adolescent Group: Active suicidal ideation within the past 2 weeks Has been diagnosed with an intellectual disability Active psychosis or experiencing psychosis symptoms Caregiver is not able to participate Inclusion for Adult Group: Age 18+ Speaks and understands English Has access to a computer device or tablet with a microphone and web camera Has access to a reliable internet connection and a private, quiet place to complete sessions Willing or able to secure transportation to the Texas A&M University campus if selected for the in-person group Engages in loss-of-control eating AND eating within a 2-hour period what most people would consider an unusually large amount of food given the circumstances Exclusion Criteria for Adult Group: Active suicidal ideation within the past 2 weeks Has been diagnosed with an intellectual disability Active psychosis or experiencing psychosis symptoms
Sites / Locations
- Texas A&M UniversityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Telehealth Group
In-Person Group
Participants will be randomized to the telehealth group where they will attend weekly group intervention sessions online through the Zoom platform. Participants will be emailed or mailed materials for session since they will not be attending in-person. Participants will not be asked to attend any sessions or portions of the study in-person.
Participants will be randomized to the in-person group where they will attend weekly group intervention sessions at a building on the Texas A&M University campus. Participants will be emailed or provided session materials when they arrive for sessions. After the first session, they will not be attending any online sessions.