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Treating Binge Eating and Obesity Digitally in Women

Treating Binge Eating and Obesity Digitally in Women: A Feasibility Study (LISTEN Study)

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
Female only
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests digital treatment for binge eating and preventing weight gain in Black women with obesity. It is for adults with prediabetes who binge eat at least once a week.

More than 30% of Black women with obesity binge eat. Binge eating may increase the risk for the development of metabolic syndrome and binge-eating-disorder (BED), which is associated with severe obesity. Though several effective treatments for binge eating exist, Black women have not fared well. Not only has their inclusion in treatment trials been limited, but when participating, they are more likely to drop out, and/or lose less weight, compared to their White counterparts. Furthermore, treatment for binge eating is often not available in primary care and community-based settings places where Black women are more likely to receive treatment for their eating and weight-related concerns. Currently, there is scant intervention research to treat binge eating in Black women. With the highest rates of obesity (57%) nationally, Black women are in need of culturally-relevant treatments for binge eating and weight gain prevention. Given the established relationship between frequent binge eating and subsequent weight gain, addressing binge eating among Black women with obesity is imperative.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Are older than 18 and have prediabetes, meaning blood sugar is higher than normal.
  • Have an A1c blood sugar test result between 5.7% and 6.4%.
  • Have a BMI of 30 or higher. BMI is a measure of weight compared with height.
  • Have and regularly use a smartphone with Bluetooth.
  • Report binge eating at least once a week.
  • Work or live within 30 miles of Kannapolis, North Carolina.
  • Have not used prescription weight-loss drugs, such as Wegovy, Zepbound, or Ozempic, in the past 3 months.

Who can't join

  • Are pregnant now.
  • Take a GLP-1 drug now or have taken one in the past 3 months (12 weeks). These drugs treat diabetes or help with weight loss.
  • Are in treatment for alcohol or drug misuse, or currently inject drugs into a vein.
  • Are in another weight-loss program.
  • Have a history of anorexia, an eating disorder that involves severely limiting food.
  • Purge, such as by making yourself vomit to get rid of food.
  • Are currently in treatment for eating problems.
  • Drink more than 4 alcoholic drinks a day.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years of age with pre-diabetes, * Have an (A1c between 5.7%-6.4%), * BMI ≥ 30 kg/m\^2, * have and regularly use a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, * report at least one binge eating episode weekly, * work or live within 30 miles of Kannapolis, NC, * Have not used prescription weight loss medications (like Wegovy, Zepbound, or Ozempic) in the past 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * currently pregnant, * Are currently taking or have taken within the prior 3 months (12 weeks) a GLP-1, * in substance abuse treatment, * involved in another weight reduction program, * have a history of anorexia, * are purging, * currently in treatment for eating difficulties, * are concurrent intravenous drug users * consume \>4 alcoholic beverages/day

Study sites (1)

NC