Graphs boost therapy for eating disorders?

NCT ID NCT02940613

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether showing people with bulimia or binge eating disorder visual graphs of their symptom changes during the first four weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps them improve faster. About 80 participants were split into groups that either saw these graphs or did not. The study was terminated early, so the full results are not available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

visual feedback of symptom frequency

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple way to help people with eating disorders get better faster in therapy.

What could go wrong

This was a small, early-stage study that was terminated, so results are limited. The approach may not work for everyone or may not be better than standard therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

binge eating disorder Binge-Eating Disorder bulimia nervosa Feeding and Eating Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Joseph's Healthcare

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 4A6, Canada