Group DBT for bulimia nervosa: An effectiveness study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Group Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) for bulimia nervosa: An effectiveness study
IRAS ID
143574
Contact name
Janet Feigenbaum
Contact email
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Z6364106/2014/02/47, Data Protection Registration
Research summary
The first part of this study is looking into whether a 12-week Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) group can help to reduce symptoms of bulimia nervosa and whether people find it acceptable. DBT is a therapy which aims to help clients understand their emotional experiences and learn strategies to manage their emotions. Previous research has shown that people may binge and purge because of difficulties managing their emotions. Some people with eating disorders also have a Personality Disorder (PD) diagnosis. We therefore expect that some of the participants in this study will have a diagnosis of both bulimia nervosa and PD. PD symptoms will therefore be measured to find out whether having a PD makes a difference to how well people do in treatment.
Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to the present moment and taking a step back from one’s thoughts and emotions. This allows people to accept their thoughts and emotions without judgement. Teaching mindfulness skills is an important part of the DBT treatment. The second part of this study is trying to find out whether DBT for bulimia nervosa improves mindfulness and acceptance skills. The study also aims to find out whether improving mindfulness and acceptance skills helps bulimic symptoms to improve.
REC name
London - Bloomsbury Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/LO/0672
Date of REC Opinion
23 Jun 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion