Online Imaginal Exposure

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Eating Disorder, Exposure, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder, Therapy

In brief

This study evaluates if imaginal exposure therapy can decrease symptoms of eating disorders and anxiety, and test an online format of IE to maximize its ability to reach as many individuals with eating disorders as possible. All participants will complete four imaginal exposure sessions and will complete questionnaires prior to receiving this treatment, as well as complete follow up questionnaires at 1-month, 6-month, and 12-month.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03712748

Run by

University of Louisville

People needed

208

Starts

2016-10-17

Expected to finish

2020-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2021-03-25

Who can join

Age: 14 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• At least 14 years of age (no age limit)
• Currently meet criteria for an eating disorder (using the eating disorder diagnostic scale), OR have met criteria for an eating disorder in the last year, OR endorse significant eating disorder fears
• At least one significant eating disorder related fear.

You may not qualify if…

• Under 14 years of age
• Do not meet eating disorder related criteria
• Do not meet criteria for mania, psychosis, or suicidal ideation will be excluded.

Where it is running

• Eating Anxiety Treatment Laboratory and Clinic — Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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