FoodSteps for Binge Eating & Food Insecurity

Last updated: February 14, 2025
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Bulimia

Binge Eating Disorder

Diabetes And Hypertension

Treatment

FoodSteps

Clinical Study ID

NCT06348251
STU00219612
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

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

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 bingeeating, weight management, or diabetes

Study Design

Total Participants: 31
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: FoodSteps
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 26, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
November 20, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

    Chicago, Illinois 60611
    United States

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