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Taking the LEAP: study protocol for a randomized, multicentre, naturalistic, efficacy trial of the compuLsive Exercise Activity theraPy (LEAP) - a cognitive behavioral program specifically targeting compulsive exercise in patients with eating disorders.

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Abstract
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About half of Swedish eating disorder patients report exercising compulsively and compulsive exercise (CE) is prevalent in all diagnoses and both genders. Yet there are no systematic treatments targeting CE in specialist care. This study aims to evaluate the effects of The CompuLsive Exercise Activity TheraPy (LEAP) - a promising group treatment targeting compulsive exercise, in Swedish eating disorder patients.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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BMC psychiatry
Volume
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21
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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369
Date Published
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2021
URL
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https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-021-03356-2
DOI
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10.1186/s12888-021-03356-2
Short Title
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BMC Psychiatry
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