How social stress and emotions affect binge eating in teenage girls
Official title: Dynamic relations between interpersonal stressors, affective states, and binge eating in adolescent girls
Funded at Drexel University · NIH-10996527 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how social stress and feelings can lead to binge eating in girls aged 12 to 20, hoping to find new ways to help them manage these challenges better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 1F31MH138068-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10996527 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are adolescent girls aged 12 to 20 who experience binge eating behaviors or related emotional challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as female or who are outside the age range of 12 to 20 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between social stressors, emotional states, and binge eating behaviors in adolescent girls aged 12 to 20. By examining how interpersonal relationships and negative emotions contribute to binge eating episodes, the study aims to uncover new mechanisms that could lead to more effective interventions. Participants will be assessed through various methods, including ecological momentary assessment, to capture real-time data on their experiences and behaviors. The goal is to better understand the factors that trigger binge eating in this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for binge eating disorders in adolescents, ultimately enhancing their mental and physical health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding the emotional and social factors influencing eating disorders can lead to successful interventions, suggesting this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: D'adamo, Laura — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: D'adamo, Laura
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.