Binge Eating, Obesity
Conditions
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.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALFoodSteps behavioral intervention
Behavioral intervention that targets binge eating and weight-related behaviors. Each week, users are recommended or assigned one of five targets, set a relevant goal, and track their progress. If a target is recommended, the user can choose to select that target or a different target.
Sponsors
Northwestern University
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
In this micro-randomized trial, participants will have 2 consecutive, independent micro-randomizations at the time of target selection each week for 16 weeks: namely, 1 of 5 treatment targets will be randomly delivered, either as a recommended or assigned target, to each user, of equal probability per randomization.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly change in binge eating | 1 week | Change in number of binge eating episodes |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed