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Competitive memory training (COMET) for treating low self-esteem in patients with eating disorders: A randomized clinical trial.
J Consult Clin Psychol. 2009 Oct;77(5):974-80
Authors: Korrelboom K, de Jong M, Huijbrechts I, Daansen P
This study evaluates a short stepwise cognitive-behavioral intervention for the treatment of low self-esteem in patients with eating disorders. Competitive memory training (COMET) for low self-esteem is based on insights and findings from experimental psychology. A total of 52 patients with eating disorders and low self-esteem were treated with COMET in a routine mental health center in addition to their regular treatment. These patients were randomized to receive 8 weeks of COMET + therapy as usual (TAU) or to receive TAU only. Differential effects in favor of COMET + TAU were found for 2 indexes of self-esteem and for 1 index of depressive mood. Shortcomings of this study and possible clinical implications are discussed.
PMID: 19803576 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]