Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment for Individuals With Food Addiction (NCT04311450) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment for Individuals With Food Addiction
United States50 participantsStarted 2021-03-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this research study is to examine how well an existing weight loss treatment works for individuals with food addiction. Treatment will consist of a preliminary 12-week RCT pilot of the feasibility and effectiveness of behavioral weight loss (BWL) compared to a waitlist control.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* BMI 25-50 kg/m2
* Meets criteria for Food Addiction (based on the self-report score from the Yale Food Addiction Scale)
* Available for the duration of the treatment (3 months)
* Read, comprehend, and write English at a sufficient level to complete study-related materials.
* Availability of internet to participate in study interventions (i.e., electronic SMART scales)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Co-existing psychiatric condition that requires hospitalization or more intensive treatment (e.g., bipolar mood disorders, psychotic illnesses, severe depression).
* Reports active suicidal or homicidal ideation
* Current anorexia or bulimia nervosa
* Endorsing current or history of heart trouble/chest pain.
* Breast-feeding or pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
* History of stroke or myocardial infarction.
* Current or recent (within 12 months) drug or alcohol dependence
* Currently receiving effective treatment for eating or weight loss, including individual who received bariatric surgery within the past five years
* Currently participating in another clinical study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.