Can a smartphone app curb binge eating? new study aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT06349460

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing a mobile app that gives weekly suggestions to help people with binge eating and obesity. The goal is to see which suggestions work best and in what order. About 300 adults who binge eat regularly and have a BMI of 30 or higher are taking part. The app tracks progress and lets users choose or change their weekly goal.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavioral intervention via mobile app
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify the most effective behavioral targets for reducing binge eating and supporting weight loss in real time.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage optimization trial, not a test of a final treatment. The app may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to broader populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

binge eating disorder Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BINGE EATING OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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