Group dialectical behavior therapy for binge-eating disorder: A preliminary, uncontrolled trial

This study provides preliminary data regarding the efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adapted for the treatment of binge-eating disorder (BED). Eleven women with BED participated in this uncontrolled trial and were administered the Eating Disorder Examination together with measures of weight, mood, and affect regulation at baseline and posttreatment. Data on binge eating and weight were also collected at 3- and 6-month follow-up. There were no dropouts from treatment and 82% of the women were no longer binge eating by treatment end. Improvement in emotion regulation was also evidenced posttreatment. The improvement in binge eating was maintained during follow-up. These results lend support for continued research into the applications of DBT for treating BED.