CompletedNot Applicable

FoodSteps for Binge Eating & Food Insecurity

United States31 participantsStarted 2024-03-26

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to conduct a pilot trial of a mobile intervention that targets binge eating and weight-related behaviors, to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the intervention among adults with recurrent binge eating, diabetes, and food insecurity.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults age 18 years or older * Recurrent binge eating (≥12 episodes in the past 3 months) * Type 2 diabetes mellitus * Food insecure status (e.g. difficulty accessing food) * 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 * Not pregnant * English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis for which the study/intervention is not clinically indicated * Currently receiving clinical services for weight management or binge eating * Started or recently (within the past month) changed dosage of a medication for binge eating, weight management, or diabetes

What they're measuring

Recruitment Rate

Timeframe: 16 weeks

Study Retention Rate

Timeframe: 16 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06348251

SponsorNorthwestern University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-20

Results submitted2025-12-11

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