Trial to Optimize Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention for Binge Eating & Weight-related Behaviors

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Binge Eating; Obesity
• Interventions: Behavioral: FoodSteps behavioral intervention

• Registration Number: NCT06349460
• Lead Sponsor: Northwestern University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to conduct a micro-randomized trial to learn which evidence-based targets within a mobile intervention for binge eating and weight-related behaviors are most impactful for which people and in what sequence.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-03-21
• Study First Submitted: 2024-03-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-03-30
• Study First Posted: 2024-04-05
• Status Verified: 2024-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-10-22
• Last Update Posted: 2024-10-24
• Primary Completion: 2026-09-30
• Study Completion: 2026-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults age 18 years or older
• Obesity (BMI ≥30)
• Recurrent binge eating (≥12 episodes in the past 3 months)
• 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
• Has access to a scale
• Not pregnant
• English-speaking

Exclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis for which the study/intervention is not clinically indicated
• Not currently receiving clinical services for weight management or binge eating

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Increase physical activity - Assigned	FoodSteps behavioral intervention	-
Increase physical activity - Recommended	FoodSteps behavioral intervention	-
Improve self-image - Recommended	FoodSteps behavioral intervention	-
Improve mood - Assigned	FoodSteps behavioral intervention	-
Increase healthy eating behaviors - Assigned	FoodSteps behavioral intervention	-
Increase healthy eating behaviors - Recommended	FoodSteps behavioral intervention	-
Limit unhealthy dieting behaviors - Assigned	FoodSteps behavioral intervention	-
Limit unhealthy dieting behaviors - Recommended	FoodSteps behavioral intervention	-
Improve self-image - Assigned	FoodSteps behavioral intervention	-
Improve mood - Recommended	FoodSteps behavioral intervention	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Weekly change in binge eating	1 week	Change in number of binge eating episodes

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; 🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States