A mobile app for managing binge eating and obesity

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the feasibility and usability of a digital intervention called ChangeBite for adults with obesity and binge eating behaviors. Approximately 30 participants will be recruited through online advertising and will engage with the app while attending follow-up assessments via video calls. The study aims to assess the implementation of the intervention by collecting data on recruitment, retention, usability, and participant satisfaction. Participants will also provide feedback through self-report scales and semi-structured interviews.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Are English speaking male or female
2. Are aged 18-70 years
3. Have recurrent objective or subjective binge eating episodes (≥12 episodes in 3 months)
4. Have BMI ≥30
5. Own an iPhone with iOS 11 or higher, or Android with OS 8.1 or higher
6. Are willing and able to complete enrollment procedures
7. Are able to understand the nature of the study and provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Are unable to fluently speak, write and read English.
2. Are already receiving treatment for an eating disorder (e.g., research participants cannot be receiving concurrent eating disorder treatment from another provider)
3. Are receiving weight loss treatment (behavioral or pharmacological)
4. Have a mental handicap or are currently experiencing severe psychopathology that would limit their ability to engage in study (e.g., imminent or high risk for suicide, substance use disorder, active psychotic disorder,)
5. Are purging and/or using laxatives 3 or more times per week and are not deemed safe for remote treatment by a primary care provider.
6. Are exercising 2 or more hours a day on average, or engaging in significantly harmful compensatory behaviors (i.e., \> 3x/week of self-induced vomiting or laxative use), and are not deemed safe for remote treatment by a primary care provider.
7. Are fasting for 24 hours or more, \> 3x times a week, and are not deemed safe for remote treatment by a primary care provider.
8. Are unwilling to receive medical clearance and/or medical monitoring as requested by the study to ensure they are medically safe to participate.
9. Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the next year.
10. Are individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers) Are currently taking any of these medications: Haldol, Loxitane, Mellaril, Moban, Navane, Prolixin, Serentil, Stelaxine, Trilafon, Thoraxine, Abilify, Clozaril, Geodon, Risperdal, Seroquel, Zyprexa
11. Are adults unable to consent
12. Are prisoners

Where it's running

• Drexel University
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.