Trial to Optimize Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention for Binge Eating & Weight-related Behaviors
A Micro-Randomized Trial to Optimize Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention for Binge Eating & Weight-related Behaviors
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interventional
300
1 country
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to conduct a micro-randomized trial to learn which evidence-based targets within a mobile intervention for binge eating and weight-related behaviors are most impactful for which people and in what sequence.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Mar 2024
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 21, 2024
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 30, 2024
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 5, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 30, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 30, 2026
December 17, 2025
December 1, 2025
2.3 years
March 30, 2024
December 11, 2025
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Weekly change in binge eating
Change in number of binge eating episodes
1 week
Study Arms (10)
Increase healthy eating behaviors - Assigned
EXPERIMENTALIndividuals will be assigned to increase healthy eating behaviors that week.
Increase healthy eating behaviors - Recommended
EXPERIMENTALIndividuals will be recommend to increase healthy eating behaviors that week.
Increase physical activity - Assigned
EXPERIMENTALIndividuals will be assigned to increase physical activity that week.
Increase physical activity - Recommended
EXPERIMENTALIndividuals will be recommended to increase physical activity that week.
Limit unhealthy dieting behaviors - Assigned
EXPERIMENTALIndividuals will be assigned to limit unhealthy dieting behaviors that week.
Limit unhealthy dieting behaviors - Recommended
EXPERIMENTALIndividuals will be recommended to limit unhealthy dieting behaviors that week.
Improve self-image - Assigned
EXPERIMENTALIndividuals will be assigned to improve self-image that week.
Improve self-image - Recommended
EXPERIMENTALIndividuals will be recommended to improve self-image that week.
Improve mood - Assigned
EXPERIMENTALIndividuals will be assigned to improve mood that week.
Improve mood - Recommended
EXPERIMENTALIndividuals will be recommended to improve mood that week.
Interventions
Behavioral intervention that targets binge eating and weight-related behaviors. Each week, users are recommended or assigned one of five targets, set a relevant goal, and track their progress. If a target is recommended, the user can choose to select that target or a different target.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- 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
You may not qualify if:
- Diagnosis for which the study/intervention is not clinically indicated
- Not currently receiving clinical services for weight management or binge eating
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Related Publications (1)
Ortega A, Rooper IR, Massion T, Azubuike C, Lipman LD, Lakhtakia T, Camino MK, Parsons LM, Tack E, Alshurafa N, Kay M, Graham AK. Co-designing prediction data visualizations for a digital binge eating intervention. Transl Behav Med. 2025 Jan 16;15(1):ibaf009. doi: 10.1093/tbm/ibaf009.
PMID: 40167045DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 30, 2024
First Posted
April 5, 2024
Study Start
March 21, 2024
Primary Completion (Estimated)
June 30, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
June 30, 2026
Last Updated
December 17, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-12