| Outcomes | Number of studies with no significant heterogeneity | Overall weighted effect size (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Medication trials | ||
| Binge frequency | 9 | 0.66 (0.52 to 0.81) |
| Purge frequency | 6 | 0.39 (0.24 to 0.54) |
| Depression | 9 | 0.73 (0.58 to 0.88) |
| Eating attitudes | 8 | 0.71 (0.56 to 0.86) |
| CBT trials | ||
| Binge frequency | 17 | 1.28 (1.09 to 1.47) |
| Purge frequency | 24 | 1.22 (1.06 to 1.39) |
| Depression | 19 | 1.31 (1.10 to 1.51) |
| Eating attitudes | 13 | 1.35 (1.12 to 1.58) |
| Combined treatment | ||
| Binge frequency | 4 | 1.77 (1.34 to 2.21) |
| Purge frequency | 5 | 1.33 (0.94 to 1.73) |