Evaluation of the Implementation of PED-t in a Naturalistic Setting

Summary

The Eva-PED-t project will evaluate implementation of a new therapy for eating disorders, called PED-t (Physical Exercise and Dietary therapy), in a new treatment arena for such illnesses. By this, Eva-PED-t evaluates effectiveness- and efficacy outcomes, with the latter highlighting both the user-, the therapists- and the management perspectives. The research group behind this initiative comprises the founders of the PED-t, and holds extensive expertise on research methodology, eating disorders, health science, and exercise medicine, affiliated high-ranked research-intensive universities. Previous documentation of poor implementation of evidence-based knowledge in public health services reveal poor or no translation of new research findings for improved screening, treatment or medical procedures into real life settings. This may impair public health service outcomes, as less effective or ineffective treatment or procedures are routinely preferred. In a randomized controlled trial, the Eva-PED-t partnership recently found a new therapy for eating disorders (PED-t) to be comparable effective to the currently recommended treatment (NCT02079935). Specific advantages with PED-t, are the use of professionals not currently used in therapy of mental disorders, and the efficiency of arranging therapy in groups, hence effectively dealing with the high request for therapy. The Eva PED-t collaborative is motivated by the knowledge of high prevalence of mental illnesses, for which there is a need to improve treatment access and -efficiency. Adding to this scenario, is the new and more prevalent diagnosis of eating disorders, binge eating disorder, for which specialized health services have no prioritization for treatment. Addressing requirements for improved therapy access demands investigation of new treatments and new ways of delivery. The PED-t responds to this request, still recommendation for a broad implementation necessitate exploration of implementation strategies and experiences.

Conditions

• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge-Eating Disorder

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Physical exercise and dietary therapy (PED-t)

Behavioral therapy: Physical exercise and dietary therapy (PED-t) is a treatment of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, relying on guided, progressive resistance exercise therapy and dietary therapy (dietary education and group discussions) following a designed therapy manual.

PROCEDURE

Implementation program for PED-t in ERC

Participating in a training program for therapists in PED-t; to increase knowledge of eating disorders and to be able to implement and run the PED-t. Training program consists of a therapy manual, digital lectures, and 3 work shops.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

  collaborator OTHER

• University of Tromso

  collaborator OTHER

• The Norwegian Women´s Public Health Association

  collaborator OTHER

• Norwegian Council for Mental Health

  collaborator OTHER

• The Dam Foundation

  collaborator OTHER

• The Vibeke Skofterud Foundation

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Ostfold University College

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Therese F Mathisen, PhD · Faculty of Health and Welfare, Østfold University College

Study Design

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2021-03-11

Primary Completion

2022-07-31

Completion

2022-12-31

Countries

• Norway

Study Locations