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Cognitive‐behavioral therapy (CBT) is efficacious for a range of eating disorder presentations, yet premature dropout is one factor that might limit CBTs effectiveness. Improved understanding of dropout from CBT for eating disorders is important. This meta‐analysis aimed to study dropout from CBT for eating disorders in randomized controlled trials (RCTs), by (a) identifying the types of dropout definitions applied, (b) providing estimates of dropout, (c) comparing dropout rates from CBT to non‐CBT interventions for eating disorders, and (d) testing moderators of dropout.

RCTs of CBT for eating disorders that reported rates of dropout were searched. Ninety‐nine RCTs (131 CBT conditions) were included.

Dropout definitions varied widely across studies. The overall dropout estimate was 24% (95% CI = 22–27%). Diagnostic type, type of dropout definition, baseline symptom severity, study …