Creating a mobile app to help teens manage eating habits and prevent weight gain
Designing a mobile intervention for dysregulated eating and weight gain prevention in adolescents
This study is testing a new mobile app that helps teens who have trouble with overeating by using fun and easy-to-follow strategies, making it easier for them to develop healthier eating habits and feel more in control.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911930 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile intervention aimed at helping adolescents who struggle with overeating and loss of control eating behaviors. By utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques in a digital format, the project seeks to make these interventions more accessible and engaging for teens. The approach is designed to address the unique developmental needs of adolescents, ensuring that the intervention is relevant and effective in real-life situations. The research will involve testing the app's effectiveness in promoting healthier eating habits and weight regulation among participants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are experiencing issues with overeating or loss of control eating.
Not a fit: Patients who do not struggle with eating behaviors or who are outside the age range of 12 to 20 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide adolescents with effective tools to manage their eating behaviors and prevent weight gain, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with digital cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions for similar issues, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldschmidt, Andrea Beth — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Goldschmidt, Andrea Beth
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.