Sample and methodological characteristics for studies using CBM-I in eating disorders
| Study | Study design | Results |
|---|---|---|
| An et al. (2023) [26] |
128 participants aged 18-40 33 (ED and PD) 22 (ED-only) 22 (PD-only) 51 (healthy controls) Eating disorder, personality disorder |
The CBM-I task increased benign and decreased negative interpretations Participants’ anxiety levels were reduced after the task |
| Rowlands et al. (2022) [27] |
67 adolescents aged 12-18 37 (TAU+CBMT) 30 (TAU only) Eating disorder |
The CBMT task decreased negative interpretations Participants’ eating disorder psychopathology were reduced after the task No significant between-group differences on emotional response to criticism and anxiety and depression |
| Cardi et al. (2019) [28] |
24 adolescents aged 14-18 Within subjects design Anorexia nervosa |
After experimental training, participants produced fewer negative and more positive interpretations In the experimental condition, a trend for higher levels of self-esteem following virtual ostracism was founded |
| Turton et al. (2018) [13] |
55 women aged 18-65 Positive training Control Anorexia nervosa |
The CBM-I task reduced negative interpretation bias in both conditions No significant effect on eating behaviour or stress |
| Cardi et al. (2015) [29] |
28 women aged 18-55 Anorexia nervosa |
The CBM task increased attention to positive faces and decreased negative interpretations There were lower levels of anxiety and higher levers of self-compassion in response to a judgemental video clip |
CBM, cognitive bias modification; CBM-I, cognitive bias modification-interpretation; CBMT, cognitive bias modification training; ED, eating disorder; PD, personality disorder; TAU, treatment as usual