A mobile app to help adults with binge eating and obesity
A Self-Guided Mobile Intervention for Adults with Binge Eating and Obesity
This study is testing a helpful app called OTX-401 that supports adults dealing with binge eating and obesity by offering personalized tips and strategies to manage their eating habits and lose weight.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oui Therapeutics, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10761112 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops a self-guided mobile intervention aimed at helping adults who struggle with binge eating and obesity. The program, known as OTX-401, will provide personalized behavioral therapy techniques through a digital platform. Participants will engage with the app to learn strategies for managing their eating behaviors and achieving weight loss. The goal is to prepare this intervention for larger clinical trials to assess its effectiveness in real-world settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who experience binge eating and are classified as obese.
Not a fit: Patients who do not struggle with binge eating or obesity may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide an accessible and effective tool for adults to manage binge eating and obesity, potentially leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using digital therapeutics for behavioral interventions, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Oui Therapeutics, INC — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Simon, Patricia — Oui Therapeutics, INC
- Study coordinator: Simon, Patricia
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.