Talking it out: CBT and coaching may curb emotional eating in obesity
NCT ID NCT06632171
First seen Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tested an 8-week program combining cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to help people with obesity reduce emotional eating and build mental resilience. Researchers randomly assigned 81 participants to either the program or no treatment, measuring changes in emotional eating and resilience at three points. The goal was to see if psychological support can improve eating habits and coping skills beyond standard care.
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Muş State Hospital and Muş Central Healthy Life Center
Muş, Muş, 49000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Active substance
Cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing psychoeducation program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to help people with obesity manage emotional eating and build psychological resilience.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 81 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires active participation and may not work for all individuals.
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