Ten Session Intervention in the Treatment of Disordered Eating: A Randomised Controlled Pilot and Feasibility Study (ED10)
About this study
Researchers at La Trobe University and Eating Disorders Victoria are seeking volunteer research participants to be involved in a study about cognitive behaviour therapy and guided self-help treatment for eating disorders. We hope to learn whether 10-session versions of these treatment approaches can improve outcomes in those with mild to moderate eating disorders. The study will be conducted in the North East Region of the Murray Primary Health Network. Treatment will be delivered face to face and/or via telehealth. We also hope to learn how best to design a larger study providing eating disorder treatment in rural settings.
Research TeamProfessor Leah Brennan, A/Prof Anita Raspovic, Hugh Bidstrup, Kim Haebich
InstitutionLa Trobe University
Ethics Approval NumberHEC23211
Funding SourceLa Trobe University internal funding scheme
Project Start Date21 August 2023
Project End Date31 January 2025
Participants• Live in, or access services in, or nearby to, the North East Region of the Murray Primary Health Network.
• Are 18 years or over
• Are experiencing disordered eating
• Have a BMI greater than 17.5kg/m2
• Are willing to be assessed by your GP prior to and during participation
• Are medically stable
• Are 18 years or over
• Are experiencing disordered eating
• Have a BMI greater than 17.5kg/m2
• Are willing to be assessed by your GP prior to and during participation
• Are medically stable
What is InvolvedIf you decide to take part in the research, you
would be asked to:
• Undertake a series of pre-treatment screening interviews and questionnaires
• Have a medical assessment with your GP that may involve blood tests
• Be randomised to receive either guided self-help or cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders
• Attend face-to-face appointments at La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga Campus (Wodonga) and/or attend telehealth via videoconference (we will help you with this)
• Complete a series of online questionnaires
throughout treatment and at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months after treatment ends
Your decision to participate in research is voluntary
would be asked to:
• Undertake a series of pre-treatment screening interviews and questionnaires
• Have a medical assessment with your GP that may involve blood tests
• Be randomised to receive either guided self-help or cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders
• Attend face-to-face appointments at La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga Campus (Wodonga) and/or attend telehealth via videoconference (we will help you with this)
• Complete a series of online questionnaires
throughout treatment and at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months after treatment ends
Your decision to participate in research is voluntary
LocationAlbury/Wodonga
Contact Details
BEWT_ED10@latrobe.edu.au