Effectiveness of Group EFT for Transdiagnostic Eating Disorders/Difficulties Within Student Counselling Services.

What is the purpose of the study? Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals identify, explore, and transform difficult emotions to improve emotional wellbeing and resolve psychological issues. While there is a growing body of evidence for the effectiveness of both individual and group EFT with a range of difficulties, including eating disorders, this has not yet been sufficiently explored within university counselling services. The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a group EFT intervention for students experiencing eating disorders or concerns related to eating, weight, and shape. The study aims to determine whether this type of therapy can be effectively delivered within a university counselling service, and if it could potentially improve participants' mental health and wellbeing.

NCT Number	NCT06779838
Lead Sponsor	Canterbury Christ Church University Collaborators: University of Leeds
Conditions	Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, Eating Disorder Symptom and Body Image Dissatisfaction
Enrollment	24 participants
Start Date	2025-02-06
Primary Completion	2026-04 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-03-24