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Behavioral Intervention
Behavioral Intervention for Binge Eating
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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 week
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial aims to study how different aspects of a mobile intervention for binge eating and weight-related behaviors affect people and in what order they are most effective.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals struggling with obesity, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or frequent binge eating episodes. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided.
What is being tested?
The study tests the FoodSteps behavioral intervention through a micro-randomized trial to determine which parts of the mobile app are most effective for different people and in what order.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not detailed but may include emotional distress or frustration if participants do not see immediate improvements in their behaviors.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 1 week
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 week
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Weekly change in binge eating
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
10Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Limit unhealthy dieting behaviors - RecommendedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals will be recommended to limit unhealthy dieting behaviors that week.
Group II: Limit unhealthy dieting behaviors - AssignedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals will be assigned to limit unhealthy dieting behaviors that week.
Group III: Increase physical activity - RecommendedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals will be recommended to increase physical activity that week.
Group IV: Increase physical activity - AssignedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals will be assigned to increase physical activity that week.
Group V: Increase healthy eating behaviors - RecommendedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals will be recommend to increase healthy eating behaviors that week.
Group VI: Increase healthy eating behaviors - AssignedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals will be assigned to increase healthy eating behaviors that week.
Group VII: Improve self-image - RecommendedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals will be recommended to improve self-image that week.
Group VIII: Improve self-image - AssignedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals will be assigned to improve self-image that week.
Group IX: Improve mood - RecommendedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals will be recommended to improve mood that week.
Group X: Improve mood - AssignedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals will be assigned to improve mood that week.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
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