A brief intervention for addressing ‘food addiction’ introducing the Food Addiction Screening Tool (FAST)

Not Applicable

Suspended

• Conditions: Screening for food addiction in people living with obesity; Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

• Registration Number: ISRCTN12138612
• Lead Sponsor: Coventry University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-04-05
• Last Update Posted: 19 December 2023
• Study Completion: 2024-03-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Suspended
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1. Attending outpatient clinic of a participating dietitian
2. =18 years of age
3. BMI >30kg/m²
4. Is willing and able to provide informed consent to participate and adhere to the study procedures
5. Able to read and speak English

Exclusion Criteria

1. <18 years of age
2. BMI <30kg/m²
3. In a current episode of anorexia nervosa, e.g. self-imposed anorexia nervosa with rapid weight loss, this would require immediate referral to an ED team.
4. Likely to have bariatric surgery in the next six months or have had bariatric surgery in the last 12 months as this will skew the outcome of BMI and weight.
5. Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next six months as this will skew the outcome of BMI and weight.
6. Unable to consent or adhere to study procedures
7. Not able to read or speak English
8. Any situation where it is or becomes inappropriate for the RD to signpost to OA, e.g. in end stages of disease; significantly distressed by circumstances that would mean the brief intervention is unethical or insensitive at this time

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified