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Behavioral Intervention

FoodSteps App for Binge Eating Disorder

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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 16 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test a new mobile app that helps people with binge eating, diabetes, and food insecurity. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use, well-liked, and

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults who frequently binge eat, have type 2 diabetes, and are experiencing food insecurity. The study aims to test a mobile intervention designed to help with these issues.
What is being tested?
The 'FoodSteps' mobile intervention is being tested for its ability to assist individuals in managing binge eating and weight-related behaviors. This pilot trial will evaluate how practical and acceptable the program is.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves a behavioral intervention through a mobile app, there may be minimal physical side effects. However, participants might experience emotional or psychological discomfort while addressing their eating habits.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~16 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 16 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Recruitment and retention rates

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Behavioral interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
1,652 Previous Clinical Trials
961,485 Total Patients Enrolled
~18 spots leftby Dec 2025