Tailored talk therapy may tame tough bulimia cases
NCT ID NCT00494858
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two versions of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adult women with a specific form of bulimia nervosa that also involves borderline personality traits. One therapy focuses only on eating disorder symptoms, while the other also addresses mood and relationship issues. Over 20 sessions in 5 months, researchers will compare how well each approach reduces eating disorder symptoms, depression, anxiety, and improves relationships.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- cognitive behavioral therapy (two types: focused and broad)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which type of therapy works best for women with bulimia nervosa who also have borderline personality traits, leading to more personalized treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapies require many sessions and may not work for all individuals.
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Conditions
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Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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