NCT04101032: eBEfree

eBEfree - an ICT Adaptation of BEfree

Status unknown NA Last updated 24 September 2019

What this trial tests

NA trial testing eBEfree in Binge-Eating Disorder in 70 participants. Status unknown.

Timeline

14 October 2019

Primary endpoint
30 December 2019

1 July 2021

Quick facts

Lead sponsor	University of Coimbra
Phase	NA
Status	Status unknown
Study type	INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation	randomized
Design	parallel
Masking	single
Primary purpose	treatment
Enrollment	70
Start date	14 October 2019
Primary completion	30 December 2019
Estimated completion	1 July 2021

Drugs / interventions tested

• eBEfree

Conditions studied

• Binge-Eating Disorder — all drugs for Binge-Eating Disorder →

Sponsor

University of Coimbra

Who can join

Adults 18 to 55, female only, with Binge-Eating Disorder. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

The eBEfree project aims at testing the effectiveness of an information and communication technology-based delivery version of BEfree in individuals with obesity and Binge Eating Disorder (BED). BED is a serious public health concern, given its prevalence, psychiatric comorbidity and association with obesity, which is currently a major health and economic challenge of epidemic proportions. BED affects obesity onset, maintenance and treatment. BEfree is a 12-session face-to-face group intervention for BED, developed by the current project research team, that integrates mindfulness, compassion, and values. BEfree was found to be effective in treating BED and in improving psychological adjustment. ICT-based interventions are a cost-effective form of treatment delivery that may increase treatment accessibility for individuals with BED and obesity. This project will directly contribute to the treatment of these conditions and improvement of health services at regional and national levels.

Publications & conference data

2 peer-reviewed publications reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

1. Efficacy of an ACT and Compassion-Based eHealth Program for Self-Management of Chronic Pain (iACTwithPain): Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.
   Carvalho SA, Trindade IA, Duarte J, Menezes P, et al · · 2021 · cited 4× · PMID 33767648 · DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.630766
2. eBEfree: Combining Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion in an App-Based Psychological Intervention to Manage Binge-Eating Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
   Senra H, Duarte C, Carvalho SA, Simões L, et al · · 2025 · cited 2× · PMID 40156378 · DOI 10.1002/eat.24432