MindOb: A 12-month Computerized Mindfulness-based Intervention for Obese Individuals

Study of the Effects of Mindfulness on Impulsive Eating, Motivation Toward Exercise, and Weight Loss in Obese Patients: Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a daily 12-month computerized mindfulness-based intervention in obese patients diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder (BED) on: impulsive eating, motivation toward exercise, and weight loss.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult aged between 18 and 65 years
• Obese (BMI >= 30)
• Recruited from the nutrition pole of Ambroise Paré Hospital
• Diagnosed with Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) according to DSM5 criteria
• Informed consent provided during inclusion interview

Exclusion Criteria:

• Already participating in a clinical trial
• Bariatric surgery patients (except for gastric band removed at least 3 years before)
• Planned bariatric surgery
• Central obese (genetic)
• Pregnant women
• No internet access at home
• Difficulties to understand French language
• Patients under social protection
• Cognitive dysfunctions in understanding simple guidelines provided by the paramedical staff (e.g., diet or exercise guidelines)
• Auditory disorders not allowing to hear audio files
• Blurred vision not allowing to use Internet