100 Participants Needed

Mindful Motivation for Binge Eating

RR
IF
Overseen ByIsabella Fornell, MA
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Mindful Motivation for Binge Eating?

Research shows that mindfulness-based interventions, which include practices like meditation and mindfulness meditation, are effective in reducing binge eating episodes. Studies have found that these interventions can significantly decrease the frequency of binge eating and improve self-control and emotional regulation related to eating.12345

Is mindfulness-based treatment safe for humans?

Mindfulness-based treatments, including meditation and mindfulness-based stress reduction, are generally considered safe for humans. Studies have shown that these approaches can help reduce symptoms of binge eating and improve psychological well-being without significant safety concerns.16789

How does the Mindful Motivation treatment for binge eating differ from other treatments?

Mindful Motivation for binge eating is unique because it focuses on mindfulness meditation and guided practices to help individuals become more aware of their eating habits, emotional triggers, and hunger cues, promoting self-acceptance and conscious food choices. Unlike other treatments that may focus on weight control, this approach empowers individuals to make positive choices about food and coping without emphasizing weight loss.1261011

What is the purpose of this trial?

The aim of this study is to test how acceptable and feasible a new eating intervention is in people with overweight and binge eating. This intervention combines mindful eating with motivational interviewing to target binge eating. The main questions this clinical trial aims to answer are:How well do participants accept the new intervention (acceptability)? Is the intervention practical and easy to implement (feasibility)?In this trial researchers will compare the new eating intervention (motivational interviewing for mindful eating + digital meditation) to an active control (digital meditation) to see if the intervention can help reduce binge eating.Participants will:1. Take online questionnaires at four different time points2. Provide body composition and samples to measure glucose levels3. Meditate for at least 10 minutes a day4. If assigned to the Mindful Motivation group, 8 weeks of brief counseling

Research Team

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Elissa Epel, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of California, San Francisco

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Rachel Radin, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of California, San Francisco

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals who are overweight and struggle with binge eating. Participants will be asked to complete online questionnaires, provide body composition data, and meditate daily. They must not have conditions that exclude them from the study.

Inclusion Criteria

At least 1 episode of binge eating each month over the past 3 months with significant distress about these episodes
Daily access to a smartphone or computer
Overweight (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2)
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Exclusion Criteria

Inability to speak and read English or provide informed consent
I have been practicing meditation regularly for the last 3 months.
Significant medical or psychological concerns

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in an 8-week program involving mindful eating and motivational interviewing, with digital meditation

8 weeks
1 initial counseling session, 3 booster calls

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in weight, waist circumference, and glucose levels

6 months
Measurements at baseline, week 4, week 8, and 6-month follow-up

Optional Extension

Participants have access to optional educational materials and an online support forum

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Meditation
  • Mindful Motivation
Trial Overview The trial tests a new intervention combining mindful eating techniques with motivational interviewing against an active control of digital meditation alone. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce binge eating episodes.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Mindful Motivation GroupExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will be assigned to a eating intervention that combines general mindfulness (via headspace) with motivational interviewing for mindful eating They will be asked to attend an online counseling session along with three 10-minute booster phone calls. They will be asked to engage with a digital-based mindful eating program once per week over the course of 8 weeks. In addition, participants will have access to optional educational materials on mindful eating and an optional online private support forum after the intervention period is finished.
Group II: Active Control ConditionActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in the meditation intervention group will be assigned to a digitally-based meditation intervention (via Headspace) and asked to use this for at least 10 minutes a day over the course of 8 weeks.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of California, San Francisco

Lead Sponsor

Trials
2,636
Recruited
19,080,000+

DexCom, Inc.

Industry Sponsor

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151
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Kevin Sayer

DexCom, Inc.

Chief Executive Officer since 2015

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting and Information Systems from Brigham Young University

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Dr. Shelly Lane

DexCom, Inc.

Chief Medical Officer since 2023

MD from University of California, San Diego

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Collaborator

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886
Recruited
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Headspace Meditation Limited

Industry Sponsor

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7
Recruited
1,700+

Findings from Research

Mindfulness-based eating awareness training (MB-EAT) is an effective group intervention for treating binge eating disorder (BED), focusing on mindfulness practices to help individuals manage emotional and behavioral responses related to food.
Current research indicates that MB-EAT can significantly reduce binge eating episodes, enhance self-control over eating, and alleviate depressive symptoms, addressing the core issues associated with BED.
Mindfulness-based eating awareness training for treating binge eating disorder: the conceptual foundation.Kristeller, JL., Wolever, RQ.[2022]
A 6-week meditation-based group intervention significantly reduced binge eating frequency from 4.02 to 1.57 times per week among 18 obese women, indicating its efficacy in treating Binge Eating Disorder (BED).
Participants also showed significant improvements in depression and anxiety scores, along with an increased sense of control, suggesting that mindfulness meditation can be a valuable tool in managing BED.
An Exploratory Study of a Meditation-based Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder.Kristeller, JL., Hallett, CB.[2022]
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) significantly reduced binge eating severity in a meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials involving 618 participants, showing an effect size of -0.39 at the end of treatment.
While MBIs were effective in reducing binge eating and also improved depression and emotion regulation, these benefits were not maintained at follow-up, indicating a need for ongoing support after the intervention.
Two decades of mindfulness-based interventions for binge eating: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Grohmann, D., Laws, KR.[2021]

References

Mindfulness-based eating awareness training for treating binge eating disorder: the conceptual foundation. [2022]
An Exploratory Study of a Meditation-based Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder. [2022]
Mindfulness-based interventions for binge eating: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [2022]
Eating related and general psychopathology in obese females with binge eating disorder. [2022]
Two decades of mindfulness-based interventions for binge eating: A systematic review and meta-analysis. [2021]
Women's Experiences with a Mindful Eating Program for Binge and Emotional Eating: A Qualitative Investigation into the Process of Change. [2021]
Self-compassion explains substantially more variance in eating disorder psychopathology and associated impairment than mindfulness. [2021]
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Exploratory Outcomes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Binge Eating Symptoms in Veterans: A Preliminary Clinic-Based Study. [2020]
Compassionate Attention and Regulation of Eating Behaviour: A pilot study of a brief low-intensity intervention for binge eating. [2018]
Mindfulness in Eating Is Inversely Related to Binge Eating and Mood Disturbances in University Students in Health-Related Disciplines. [2020]
[A new eating disorder (diagnostic debate II)]. [2015]
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