Status:
COMPLETED
Examining the Role of Perceived Body Boundaries and Spatial Frame of Reference in the Effect of a Mindfulness Meditation in Emotional Eating
Lead Sponsor:
McGill University
Conditions:
Eating Behavior
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Emotional eating, or overeating in response to emotions, is problematic because of its link to weight gain, obesity, and psychopathology such as bulimia and binge eating disorder. To date, a vast amou...
Detailed Description
Emotional eating, or overeating in response to negative emotions is problematic because the overconsumption of high-caloric and high-fat foods can result in weight gain and obesity. It has also been l...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Individuals who self-report as emotional eaters, indicated by a score of 3.25 or higher on the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ; Van Strien et al., 1986)
Exclusion
- Self-reported eating disorders
- Self-reported psychiatric conditions
- More than 10 hours of formal meditation practice (e.g., sitting meditation) or retreat experience in the last one year
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 9 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 18 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
81 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05223348
Start Date
December 9 2021
End Date
March 18 2022
Last Update
August 26 2022
Active Locations (1)
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McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0G4