CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of a Telehealth Versus In-person Intervention for Binge Eating

United States38 participantsStarted 2023-01-01

Plain-language summary

Adults and adolescents will be asked to participate in a 10-week intervention to better understand their emotions and improve their relationship with food.

Who can participate

Age range

13 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria for Adolescent Group: * Adolescent in high school (ages \~13-18) * Participant and their caregiver must be able to understand and speak English * Has access to a computer device or tablet with a microphone and web camera * Has access to a reliable internet connection and a private, quiet place to complete sessions * Willing or able to secure transportation to the Texas A\&M University campus if selected for the in-person group * Engages in loss-of-control eating AND eating within a 2-hour period what most people would consider an unusually large amount of food given the circumstances Exclusion Criteria for Adolescent Group: * Active suicidal ideation within the past 2 weeks * Has been diagnosed with an intellectual disability * Active psychosis or experiencing psychosis symptoms * Caregiver is not able to participate Inclusion for Adult Group: * Age 18+ * Speaks and understands English * Has access to a computer device or tablet with a microphone and web camera * Has access to a reliable internet connection and a private, quiet place to complete sessions * Willing or able to secure transportation to the Texas A\&M University campus if selected for the in-person group * Engages in loss-of-control eating AND eating within a 2-hour period what most people would consider an unusually large amount of food given the circumstances Exclusion Criteria for Adult Group: * Active suicidal ideation within the past 2 weeks * Has been diagnosed with an intellectual…

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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.

What they're measuring

Change in binge eating

Timeframe: Participants will be asked to complete a measure of binge eating at baseline and immediately after the last session of the intervention (Week 10) to assess change in binge eating behaviors.

Feasibility of attending and engaging in a binge eating intervention.

Timeframe: Participants will be asked these questions via a brief exit interview immediately after the last session of the intervention (Week 10) to assess intervention feasibility.

Satisfaction with the binge eating intervention

Timeframe: Participants will be asked questions immediately after the last session of the intervention (Week 10).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05725408

SponsorTexas A&M University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-08

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