Trial to Optimize Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention for Binge Eating & Weight-related Behaviors

Last updated: October 22, 2024
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Bulimia

Obesity

Binge Eating Disorder

Treatment

FoodSteps behavioral intervention

Clinical Study ID

NCT06349460
STU00216998
R01DK133300
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to conduct a micro-randomized trial to learn which evidence-based targets within a mobile intervention for binge eating and weight-related behaviors are most impactful for which people and in what sequence.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults age 18 years or older

  • Obesity (BMI ≥30)

  • Recurrent binge eating (≥12 episodes in the past 3 months)

  • Interested in losing weight and reducing binge eating

  • Willing to use a mobile application

  • Has a smartphone with Internet access and capacity for calls and text messaging

  • Has a valid email address

  • Has access to a scale

  • Not pregnant

  • English-speaking

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis for which the study/intervention is not clinically indicated

  • Not currently receiving clinical services for weight management or binge eating

Study Design

Total Participants: 300
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: FoodSteps behavioral intervention
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 21, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

    Chicago, Illinois 60611
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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