Plain-English translation of NCT05304104 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing two different ways to help veterans and active duty service members who struggle with binge eating. You would be randomly assigned to either receive Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TeleCBT)—meeting one-on-one with a therapist over video calls—or Self-Help Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (shCBT)—working through the same therapy materials on your own at home with some initial guidance. The researchers want to find out which approach works better at reducing binge eating and improving overall mental health.
Many veterans struggle with eating disorders like binge eating, but getting treatment can be hard because of access problems, distance, or other barriers. This trial exists to figure out which form of therapy is most effective and easiest for veterans to access, so the VA can offer the best care to those who need it.
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If you join, you'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups. If assigned to online therapy, you'll have 8 to 10 one-hour video sessions with a therapist over three months. If assigned to self-help, you'll receive workbooks in the mail and work through one chapter per week on your own, with an initial phone call from a research assistant to get you started. Either way, the treatment lasts about three months, and you'll complete assessments to track your progress.
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