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A digital coach for hunger: can an app retrain appetite to improve diabetes control?

NCT ID NCT05741125

Disease control Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

Researchers are testing a digital program called Centering Appetite in African American adults with type 2 diabetes and binge eating. The program includes web-based lessons to help people relearn their body's hunger and fullness signals, along with diabetes education and a Fitbit to track activity. The study will check whether people can stick with the program and whether it helps improve blood sugar levels and reduce binge eating over six months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A digital behavioral intervention called Centering Appetite, which includes diabetes education, web-based lessons on appetite self-regulation, and a Fitbit for activity monitoring.
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could offer a practical digital tool to help people with type 2 diabetes and binge eating better manage their appetite, blood sugar, and weight.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, so it may not prove the intervention works. Success depends on participants staying engaged, and results may not apply to broader groups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Individuals are eligible if they * identify as a Non-Hispanic, AA * are over 18 years of age * have an A1c value \> 7.5 * have a working Smartphone * complete binge eating screening Exclusion Criteria: Individuals will be excluded if they: * have major end-organ type 2 diabetes mellitus complications * have a history of weight loss surgery * are currently pregnant * in substance use treatment or are involved in another weight reduction program.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

binge eating disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Binge eating Type 2 diabetes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rachel W. Goode

    Kannapolis, North Carolina, 28081, United States

  • UNC Nutrition Research Institute

    Kannapolis, North Carolina, 28081, United States

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