Can an online program help teens stop binge eating? small pilot suggests it's worth a look

NCT ID NCT06107387

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 24 times

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.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yale

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

binge eating disorder Binge-Eating Disorder Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.