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FoodSteps for Binge Eating & Food Insecurity

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Food Insecurity
Binge Eating
Type 2 Diabetes
Interventions
Behavioral: FoodSteps
Registration Number
NCT06348251
Lead Sponsor
Northwestern University
Brief 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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
31
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

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Behavioral interventionFoodSteps-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Recruitment and retention rates16 weeks

Feasibility assessed by study recruitment and retention rates

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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