Can mindfulness curb cravings? new study tests eating awareness in obesity

NCT ID NCT07461740

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: TC Erciyes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a 4-week mindful eating program could help adults with obesity reduce hedonic hunger—the desire to eat for pleasure, not just fuel. 82 participants either followed a weight loss diet alone or added weekly mindful eating sessions. Researchers measured changes in eating awareness and food cue responsiveness. The goal was to see if mindfulness could help people better recognize hunger and fullness cues and cut down on emotional eating.

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 training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people with obesity better manage cravings and emotional eating.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 82 participants. The training is short (4 weeks) and results may not last long-term or apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEDONIC HUNGER MINDFUL EATING INTERVENTION OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kozan Healthy Living Center

Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)

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