FoodSteps for Binge Eating & Food Insecurity

The purpose of this study is to conduct a pilot trial of a mobile intervention that targets binge eating and weight-related behaviors, to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the intervention among adults with recurrent binge eating, diabetes, and food insecurity.

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Key information

Conditions

Binge Eating Bulimia Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Endocrine System Diseases Food Insecurity Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hyperphagia Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive Type 2 Diabetes

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Adults age 18 years or older
Recurrent binge eating (≥12 episodes in the past 3 months)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Food insecure status (e.g. difficulty accessing food)
Interested in losing weight and reducing binge eating
Willing to use a mobile application
Has a smartphone with Internet access and capacity for calls and text messaging
Has a valid email address
Not pregnant
English-speaking

Exclusion criteria

Diagnosis for which the study/intervention is not clinically indicated
Currently receiving clinical services for weight management or binge eating
Started or recently (within the past month) changed dosage of a medication for binge eating, weight management, or diabetes

Treatment and study plan

FoodSteps

Behavioral

Participants will get access to the FoodSteps digital intervention with coaching for 16 weeks and receive a weekly stipend benefit to aid with implementing health behavior changes

Primary outcomes

Recruitment Rate

Time frame: 16 weeks

Feasibility assessed by study recruitment and retention rates
Study Retention Rate

Time frame: 16 weeks

Feasibility assessed by study recruitment and retention rates

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northwestern University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluating a Digital Intervention for Binge Eating and Weight Management Among Adults With Food Insecurity

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Apr 4, 2024
Registry last updated: Jan 28, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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