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New treatment option for Binge Eating Disorder
Official title HALO-TRIAL: High, Medium And LOw Intensity Psychotherapy for Binge Eating Disorder
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07698132
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The HALO trial is designed as a four-armed, assessor-blinded, fidelity-monitored randomized clinical trial. The goal of this randomized controlled study is to investigate the effectiveness of four different psychotherapy programs and to determine which one is most effective in reducing the number of binge-eating episodes in people with the eating disorder Binge Eating Disorder (BED), by directly comparing three intensities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Enhanced against a manualized treatment as usual.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Binge Eating Disorder according to DSM-5 criteria
- 18-65 years of age
- Fluent Danish speaker
You likely can't join if
- Concurrent psychotherapeutic treatment
- Use of weight loss medications within the last month (i.e., GLP-1 receptor antagonists)
- Suicidal ideation or suicidality
- Psychosis or psychotic disorders
- Mania or bipolar disorder
- Drug misuse disorder
See the full eligibility criteria
- Binge Eating Disorder according to DSM-5 criteria
- 18-65 years of age
- Fluent Danish speaker
- Concurrent psychotherapeutic treatment
- Use of weight loss medications within the last month (i.e., GLP-1 receptor antagonists)
- Suicidal ideation or suicidality
- Psychosis or psychotic disorders
- Mania or bipolar disorder
- Drug misuse disorder
- Alcohol misuse disorder
- Cluster B personality disorders in the severe range (diagnosed)
- Dosage of Antidepressants, Antipsychotics and Stimulants must be stable for at least 6 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ballerup Municipality, Capital Region, Denmark
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ballerup Municipality, Capital Region, Denmark. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.