Can mindful eating help pregnant women stop binge eating?
NCT ID NCT05581095
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests a 10-week mindful eating self-help program for pregnant women who binge eat. Participants use a book and a smartphone app to learn mindful eating skills. The study aims to see if the program is feasible, acceptable, and helpful for reducing binge eating and improving well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mindful eating self-help program (book and smartphone app)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help pregnant women manage binge eating and improve their well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small pilot study with no participants enrolled yet. It only tests feasibility and may not lead to a proven treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28223, United States
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