Digital mindfulness meditation combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for binge eating disorder
Digital Mindfulness Meditation-enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-MM) for Binge Eating Disorder User-Testing
This study is testing a new online program that combines mindfulness and therapy to see if it can help people with binge eating disorder over 18 weeks.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Yeshiva University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bronx, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06604299 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the acceptability and feasibility of an 18-week digital intervention that combines mindfulness-based practices with cognitive behavioral therapy specifically for individuals with binge eating disorder. Participants will undergo a pre-intervention screening, followed by an initial baseline visit, and then engage in the web-based intervention for 18 weeks. After the intervention, a post-assessment will be conducted to measure outcomes. This is a single-arm trial aimed at developing the intervention before a subsequent randomized control trial.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who meet the DSM-5 criteria for binge eating disorder and are English-speaking.
Not a fit: Patients with a BMI below 18.5, those requiring immediate treatment for medical complications, or individuals currently experiencing anorexia, bulimia, or severe psychopathology may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide an innovative and accessible treatment option for individuals struggling with binge eating disorder.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies combining mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy have shown promise in treating various psychological conditions.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or older * Meeting DSM-5 criteria for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) * English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \< 18.5 * Requiring immediate treatment for medical complications * Current anorexia or bulimia nervosa or purging behaviors within the past year * Already receiving treatment for an ED or participating in a weight loss program or psychotherapy focused on weight (psychotherapy for other conditions was allowed) * Currently pregnant or breast-feeding * Experiencing other severe psychopathology or medical illness that would limit the participants' ability to comply with the demands of the current study (e.g. active psychotic disorder, cancer)
Where this trial is running
Bronx, New York
- Yeshiva University — Bronx, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Margaret Sala, Ph.D.
- Email: margarita.sala@yu.edu
- Phone: 9723694267
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.