Mindful Motivation for Binge Eating
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?
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
Elissa Epel, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of California, San Francisco
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants engage in an 8-week program involving mindful eating and motivational interviewing, with digital meditation
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in weight, waist circumference, and glucose levels
Optional Extension
Participants have access to optional educational materials and an online support forum
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Meditation
- Mindful Motivation
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, San Francisco
Lead Sponsor
DexCom, Inc.
Industry Sponsor
Kevin Sayer
DexCom, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer since 2015
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting and Information Systems from Brigham Young University
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
Headspace Meditation Limited
Industry Sponsor