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Can an online program help teens stop binge eating? small pilot suggests it's worth a look

NCT ID NCT06107387

Symptom relief Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested an online guided self-help program for teens aged 12–17 who binge eat and have a higher weight. Eight teens completed weekly online sessions over four months. The main goal was to see if the program was practical and acceptable, not to measure effectiveness. Early results will help decide whether to run a larger trial.

What this could mean

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Active substance
guided self-help cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program
What this could lead to
If this approach proves feasible, it could point toward a scalable online treatment option for teens with binge eating.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 8 participants, so results may not apply to a broader population. The intervention is self-guided and may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

8 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

12 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: To be included, adolescents must: 1. Be in the age range ≥12 years old and ≤17 years old; 2. Have a BMI that places them above the 85th percentile based on their age and sex; 3. Report 2 episodes of binge/LOC eating (feeling a loss of control while eating) per month for the past 3 months; 4. Be otherwise-healthy youth (i.e., no uncontrolled or serious medical conditions); 5. Read, comprehend, and write English at a sufficient level to complete study-related materials; 6. Provide a signed and dated written assent prior to study participation; 7. Provide a signed and dated written consent from one parent prior to study participant; and 8. Be available for participation in the study for 4 months. Exclusion Criteria: Prospective participants will be excluded if the adolescent: 1. Has a medical or psychiatric condition that would require hospitalization or intensive care (e.g., neurological disorder, psychotic disorders, suicidality); 2. Has a medical or psychiatric condition that would prohibit them from engaging in behavioral treatment or moderate physical activity (e.g., cardiovascular problems); 3. Has uncontrolled medical condition(s) (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension); 4. Is pregnant or breastfeeding; 5. Is taking medication(s) or participating in treatment(s) that could influence weight or appetite; 6. Began taking hormonal contraceptives less than 3 months prior; 7. Has a developmental or cognitive disorder (e.g., autism spectrum disorder); 8. Has a concurrent feeding/eating disorder (e.g., bulimia nervosa); or 9. Is participating in another clinical research study.

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Conditions

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binge eating disorder Binge-Eating Disorder Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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Binge eating Binge-eating disorder Overweight or obesity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yale

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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