Can an online program help teens stop binge eating? small pilot suggests it's worth a look
NCT ID NCT06107387
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested an online guided self-help program for teens aged 12–17 who binge eat and have a higher weight. Eight teens completed weekly online sessions over four months. The main goal was to see if the program was practical and acceptable, not to measure effectiveness. Early results will help decide whether to run a larger trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- guided self-help cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program
- What this could lead to
- If this approach proves feasible, it could point toward a scalable online treatment option for teens with binge eating.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 8 participants, so results may not apply to a broader population. The intervention is self-guided and may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yale
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States
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