Can a smartphone app help people with food insecurity stop binge eating?
NCT ID NCT06348251
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested a digital program called FoodSteps for adults who struggle with binge eating, have type 2 diabetes, and face food insecurity. Participants used a mobile app and received coaching and a weekly stipend for 16 weeks. The goal was to see if the program is feasible and acceptable, and whether it might help reduce binge eating and support weight management.
What this could mean
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Active substance
FoodSteps digital intervention with coaching and weekly stipend
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical, scalable way to help people with food insecurity manage binge eating and weight.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (31 people) with no control group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone.
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States