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 iconNOT 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:
  1. - Body mass index greater than 27 - Binge eating at least two times per week during the 6 months prior to study entry
Exclusion Criteria:
  1. - Current psychosis - Current suicidal ideations - Pregnant - Receiving concurrent psychotherapy - Unstable on psychotropic medications for 3 months prior to study entry

Investigator(s)

Debra Safer
Debra Safer
Psychiatrist
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (General Psychiatry and Psychology-Adult)