Can video therapy match In-Person care for bulimia?

NCT ID NCT07768319

NEW Completed Disease control Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether online group dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is as effective as traditional face-to-face group DBT for women with bulimia nervosa. Participants will be randomly assigned to either 12 weeks of online or in-person group therapy, and researchers will compare changes in binge eating and purging behaviors. The goal is to see if video-based therapy can provide a more accessible option without compromising effectiveness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Online group dialectical behavioral therapy (online G-DBT) delivered via video-conference
What this could lead to: If online G-DBT works as well as face-to-face, it could expand access to effective therapy for bulimia nervosa, especially where mental health resources are scarce.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial, and online therapy may not suit everyone. Results may not generalize to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bulimia nervosa

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BULIMIA NERVOSA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Shanghai Mental Health Center

Shanghai, 200030, China

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