Can mindfulness and motivation curb binge eating? new study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT06528067

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new program that combines mindful eating with motivational interviewing to help people with overweight reduce binge eating. One hundred participants will either receive the full program (counseling plus daily meditation) or just daily meditation. The main goal is to see if the program is acceptable and practical, not yet whether it works for weight loss.

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 and motivational interviewing counseling plus digital meditation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a practical, low-cost program to help people reduce binge eating and improve eating habits.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The results may not apply to everyone, and the intervention may not reduce binge eating significantly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

binge eating disorder Body Weight Health Behavior mental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BINGE EATING HEALTH BEHAVIOR PSYCHOLOGICAL WEIGHT, BODY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94107, United States

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