Using digital mindfulness meditation to improve therapy for binge eating disorder
Digital Mindfulness Meditation-enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-MM) for Binge Eating Disorder
This study is testing a new online program that combines mindfulness meditation with traditional therapy to help people with binge eating disorder feel better and manage their eating habits more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yeshiva University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11077250 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for binge eating disorder (BED) by integrating mindfulness meditation techniques. The approach involves developing a digital program that combines these therapies to address both dietary over-restriction and emotional dysregulation, which are key factors in BED. The project will first finalize the digital program through user testing and then conduct a pilot trial to assess its feasibility and acceptability among participants. Patients will engage in virtual sessions and assessments throughout the treatment process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with binge eating disorder who are seeking new treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have binge eating disorder or those who are not interested in digital therapy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a more effective treatment option for individuals struggling with binge eating disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating mindfulness techniques into behavioral therapies can improve treatment outcomes, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Yeshiva University — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sala, Margarita — Yeshiva University
- Study coordinator: Sala, Margarita
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.