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Testing Intervention Strategies for Addressing Binge Eating and Food Insecurity

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllNorthwestern University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized trial to assess whether different stipend distribution schedules and access to a mobile intervention can help reduce binge eating and improve food security status among adults experiencing food insecurity and recurrent binge eating.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult 18 years or older * English-speaking * Non-pregnant * Recurrent binge eating (โ‰ฅ12 episodes in the past 3 months) * Low or very low food security (score โ‰ฅ2 on the 6-item 30-day Short Form Food Security Survey) * Willing to use a mobile application * Has a smartphone with Internet access and capacity for calls and text messaging * Has a valid email address * Willing to complete a W-9 form * Have an active U.S. bank account to which they can and are willing to receive electronic funds transfer Exclusion Criteria: * BMI of less than 19.5 * Diagnosis for which the study/intervention is not clinically indicated * Currently working with a clinical professional to receive services for weight management or binge eating * Started or recently changed (within past month) dosage for a medication for weight loss or binge eating
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What it tests

  • FoodSteps
  • Weekly Stipend
  • Monthly Stipend
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Where

1 site
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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