Testing Intervention Strategies for Addressing Obesity and Binge Eating

Testing Intervention Strategies for Addressing Obesity and Binge Eating

The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized pilot trial of a mobile intervention that targets obesity and binge eating.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults age 18 years or older
• Obesity (BMI ≥30)
• Recurrent binge eating (≥12 episodes in the past 3 months)
• 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
• Has access to a scale
• Not pregnant
• English-speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis for which the study/intervention is not clinically indicated
• Not currently receiving clinical services for weight management or binge eating