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Digital Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder in Black Women

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Led By Rachel Goode, PhD,MPH

Research Sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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 6 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial found Black women are more likely to binge eat & struggle to get effective treatment. To reduce weight-related concerns, culturally-relevant treatments for binge eating must be available to Black women.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Black women over 18 with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) who binge eat at least once a week and live or work within 30 miles of Kannapolis, NC. They must use a smartphone and complete a questionnaire. It's not for those in other weight programs, using drugs/alcohol heavily, pregnant, treating substance abuse/eating disorders, or with anorexia history.

What is being tested?

'Centering Appetite' is being tested as a culturally-relevant digital treatment to help Black women manage obesity and binge eating. The study aims to address the high rates of obesity by focusing on reducing binge eating behaviors through accessible technology.

What are the potential side effects?

Since 'Centering Appetite' is a behavioral intervention rather than medication, side effects may include emotional discomfort or stress due to changes in eating habits but are generally considered low-risk compared to drug treatments.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Attendance: Percentage of Intervention Sessions Attended

Feasibility (Recruitment): Total Number of Eligible Adults Enrolled in the Study

Retention: Percentage of Participants Retained in the Study

Secondary study objectives

Change from Baseline to Month 3 in weight regain

Change from Baseline to Month 6 in weight regain

Change in number of Binge Eating Episodes from Baseline to Month 3

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Centering Appetite Intervention, Then Attention- Control GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants randomized to the attention-control group will participate remotely via a smartphone app and online lessons. The intervention will build participants' self-efficacy to reduce binge eating and to assist them in preventing weight gain.

Group II: Attention- Control Group, Then Centering Appetite InterventionActive Control1 Intervention

Participants randomized to the centering appetite intervention group will receive weekly psychoeducation emails about general wellness topics, discussion of binge eating, diet, and physical activity.

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