Adding Guided Self-Help Group Therapy to the Alli Weight Loss Program in Treating Binge Eating Disorder
Trial ID or NCT#
NCT00601354
Status
NOT RECRUITING
Purpose
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of adding guided self-help group therapy to a weight loss program in achieving weight loss and reducing binge eating in overweight binge eaters.
Official Title
Comparing Orlistat/Alli to Orlistat/Alli Plus Guided Self-help Group Therapy in Overweight Binge Eaters
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study: Older than 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
- - Body mass index greater than 27 - Binge eating at least two times per week during the 6 months prior to study entry
Exclusion Criteria:
- - Current psychosis - Current suicidal ideations - Pregnant - Receiving concurrent psychotherapy - Unstable on psychotropic medications for 3 months prior to study entry
Investigator(s)
Debra Safer
Psychiatrist
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (General Psychiatry and Psychology-Adult)
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