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NCT07600970 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Using Bilateral Stimulation (A Pre-existing Trauma Technique) After Eating to Reduce Anxiety in People Recovering From Eating Disorders
A NA study, sponsored by San Francisco State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8
- Enrollment target
NCT07600970: Completed NA study, sponsored by San Francisco State University.
NCT07600970 is a NA study that has completed, run by San Francisco State University. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT07600970, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by San Francisco State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical trial was to evaluate whether bilateral stimulation (BLS) could reduce anxiety and emotional distress after eating in people recovering from eating disorders in outpatient treatment with the primary researcher. The main question it aimed to answer were: Did bilateral stimulation reduce anxiety, depression, and/or eating disorder thoughts when used after eating a fear food? Researchers compared participants who received standard treatment alone to those who received standard treatment plus bilateral stimulation after meals to determine whether BLS reduced emotional distress and negative thoughts related to eating. Participants: * Completed surveys assessing anxiety, depression, and eating disorder symptoms at the beginning and end of 4 consecutive sessions (4-12 weeks in total depending on the frequency of client appointments). * Chose to participate in either a standard treatment group or an intervention group Participants in the intervention group also: * Ate 1 meal per week before or during session, including a "fear food" (defined as food avoided out of fear of what might happen, i.e., weight gain, vomiting, guilt/shame). * Completed brief questionnaires about their thoughts and feelings after eating * Participated in 3-5 minutes of bilateral stimulation (side-to-side tapping) guided by the researcher * Reported on changes in their thoughts and emotions following the intervention The intervention was delivered over 4 consecutive sessions alongside standard treatment.
Primary Outcome
Anxious mood was assessed immediately before and after bilateral stimulation following eating episodes in the ST+BLS group. Participants rated anxious mood on a researcher-developed 1-10 numeric rating scale, where 1 indicated "not at all anxious" and 10 indicated "extremely anxious." Anxious mood was defined as worries, anticipation of the worst, fearful anticipation, or irritability. Higher scores indicated greater anxious mood.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Bilateral Stimulation
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 8 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-05-30 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-12-08 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT07600970 record still lists
NCT07600970 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 8 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Bilateral Stimulation is the first listed.
NCT07600970 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07600970 about?
NCT07600970 is a clinical study titled "Using Bilateral Stimulation (A Pre-existing Trauma Technique) After Eating to Reduce Anxiety in People Recovering From Eating Disorders". The goal of this clinical trial was to evaluate whether bilateral stimulation (BLS) could reduce anxiety and emotional distress after eating in people recovering from eating disorders in outpatient treatment with the primary researcher. The main question it aimed to answer were: Did bilateral stim...
What is the current status of trial NCT07600970?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 8 participants. The study started on 2023-05-30. Estimated completion is 2023-12-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07600970?
The interventions under investigation include: Bilateral Stimulation (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07600970?
This trial is sponsored by San Francisco State University, which has 4 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT07600970's enrollment target sits among peer trials
8 1976th of 2000 higher than 19 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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