Targeting Minority Stressors to Improve Eating Disorder Symptoms in Sexual Minority Individuals With Eating Disorders

Part of paid clinical trials in Auburn, Alabama.

Sponsor
Auburn University
Study ID
NCT06565637
Phase
PHASE1
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Eating Disorders
  • Sexual Minorities

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Promoting Resilience to Improve Disordered Eating — BEHAVIORAL
    See description under "Arms"

Study Details

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new intervention (Promoting Resilience to Improve Disordered Eating; PRIDE) can decrease internalized stigma and increase the ability to cope effectively with stressors in sexual minority populations diagnosed with eating disorders. The main question it aims to answer is: Will an eating disorders treatment focused on decreasing internalized stigma and increasing sexual minority stress coping self efficacy in sexual minority populations? Participants Will * Complete a telephone screen with study staff to determine preliminary eligibility for the study * Undergo a behavioral eligibility screening that includes structured clinical interviewing in order to determine proper diagnosis of an eating disorder along with ensuring absence of non-eating disorder diagnoses * Complete self-report measures to determine study eligibility * Attend up to 14 weekly therapy sessions as part of the PRIDE intervention, where participants will work with qualified clinicians to address eating pathology and disordered body image along with developing effective strategies for coping with sexual minority stressors * Complete surveys upon completion of the intervention 3 and 6 months post follow-up

Key Dates

Start date
Feb 28, 2025
Status verified
Oct 2025
Primary completion
Jul 1, 2026
Completion
Jul 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
30 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Psychotherapy
    Participants in this arm will experience the PRIDE intervention. PRIDE is a 14-session treatment that incorporates aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E) and SM-affirmative therapy. CBT-E aspects of treatment include in-session weighing, self-monitoring (food logs), regular eating, and techniques to address overvaluation of weight and shape. SM-affirmative therapy techniques include discussing the impact of minority stress on health, resilience, and strength within the SM community, specific manifestations of minority stress on eating and body image, current coping strategies, emotion regulation skills, and developing mindful, present-focused reactions to minority stress.

Primary Outcome Measure

Internalized Homophobia Scale (IHP) [ Time Frame: Change from Baseline through 3- and 6-month follow-up ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Auburn UniversityAuburnAlabama36849-9027
Tiffany A Brown, PhD
[email protected]
334-844-6687
Kennedi Burton, BA
[email protected]
San Diego State UniversitySan DiegoCalifornia92182
Aaron Blashill, PhD
[email protected]
619-594-2245
Nathaniel Holmes, B.A.
[email protected]

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