de Zwaan M, et al. - This study was conducted in order to gauge the efficacy of internet-based guided self-help (GSH-I) compared with traditional, individual face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Rapid and greater reductions were yielded in the number of objective binge eating episodes days, abstinence rates, and eating disorder psychopathologic findings through the face-to-face CBT. It displayed the potential of serving as a better initial treatment option than GSH-I. Internet-based guided self-help presented as a viable, slower-acting, low-threshold treatment alternative than CBT for adults with binge eating disorder.