Novel Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Accepted for Review by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the New Drug Application (NDA) for dasotraline (Sunovion) in the treatment of binge eating disorder.
Binge Eating Disorder
Negative Affect, Diabetes Distress Increase Risk for Binge Eating in Type 1 Diabetes
Individuals who tend to experience negative affect and diabetes distress before eating are at increased risk for objective binge eating at an upcoming meal.
Age, Sex Do Not Affect Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Clinical Response in Binge Eating Disorder
Comparable clinical characteristics and responses to dose-optimized lisdexamfetamine dimesylate compared with placebo were seen in patients with binge eating disorder across age and sex.
Methylphenidate, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Benefit Patients With Binge Eating Disorder
Researchers compared the effects of long-acting methylphenidate and individual CBT for binge eating disorder in women.
Adolescent Thinness Expectations Mediate Risk for Extreme Weight Control Behaviors
Investigators examine extreme weight control behaviors in both adolescent boys and girls.
Food Insecurity Increases Risk for Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity
Investigators observed a link between food insecurity — difficulty affording enough food to support regular, balanced meals — and increased probability of binge-eating disorder and obesity, according to study results.
Eating Disorder Prevalence in Children Age 9 to 10 Shows No Sex-Based Differences
No significant sex differences were found in the prevalence of eating disorders in children age 9 to 10.
Dasotraline Effective in Phase 3 Binge Eating Disorder Trial
The results from this trial follow similar positive findings from a flexible-dose study of dasotraline.
Lisdexamfetamine Reduces Relapse in People With Binge-Eating Disorder
Binge-eating disorder relapse risk with lisdexamfetamine was markedly lower than with placebo.
Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Delivers Positive Trial Results
Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in adults and has the potential for serious health implications if left untreated.
