New combo therapy targets food addiction in obesity

NCT ID NCT04338178

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding cognitive remediation therapy and emotional skills training to standard obesity treatment could reduce food cravings and improve weight management. It involved 144 obese adults who reported food cravings. The program included weekly group sessions for 10 weeks. However, the trial was terminated early, so the full results are not available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cognitive Remediation Therapy, Emotional Skills Training
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer a new way to help people with obesity manage food cravings and maintain weight loss long-term.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. The interventions are behavioral and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior, Addictive Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADDICTION COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY COGNITIVE REMEDIATION THERAPY CRAVING OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris Hôpital Ambroise Paré

Paris, 92 100, France
Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou

Paris, 75 015, France
CHU de Bordeaux

Pessac, 33600, France

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