Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescent Binge Eating and Loss of Control Eating

Inclusion Criteria: To be included, adolescents must:

• Be in the age range ≥12 years old and ≤17 years old;
• Have a BMI that places them above the 85th percentile based on their age and sex;
• Report 2 episodes of binge/LOC eating (feeling a loss of control while eating) per month for the past 3 months;
• Be otherwise-healthy youth (i.e., no uncontrolled or serious medical conditions);
• Read, comprehend, and write English at a sufficient level to complete study-related materials;
• Be available for participation in the study for 7 months.

Exclusion Criteria: Prospective participants will be excluded if the adolescent:

• Has a medical or psychiatric condition that would require hospitalization or intensive care (e.g., neurological disorder, psychotic disorders, suicidality);
• Has a medical or psychiatric condition that would prohibit them from engaging in behavioral treatment or moderate physical activity (e.g., cardiovascular problems);
• Has uncontrolled medical condition(s) (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension);
• Is pregnant or breastfeeding;
• Is taking medication(s) or participating in treatment(s) that could influence weight or appetite;
• Began taking hormonal contraceptives less than 3 months prior;
• Has a developmental or cognitive disorder (e.g., autism spectrum disorder);
• Has a concurrent feeding/eating disorder (e.g., bulimia nervosa); or
• Is participating in another clinical research study.