Digital Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treating Binge Eating Disorder A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Study for Adults Aged 18 to 70

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a 16-session digital program combining mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy CBT to help people with binge eating disorder BED. This pilot randomized controlled trial compares this combined intervention plus coached self-monitoring to coached self-monitoring alone. The study aims to assess how acceptable and feasible these approaches are for participants. The experimental group uses the CBT-based Mindful Courage digital program, which includes self-guided modules covering psychoeducation, self-monitoring, regular eating habits, goal setting, mindful eating, self-compassion, and values-based decision making. Participants practice mindfulness at least three times a week and receive phone coaching while logging their food intake in the Recovery Record app. The comparison group receives coached self-monitoring, including meal logging and phone coaching. Participants will complete a screening assessment, a baseline visit, the assigned intervention over about 18 weeks, a mid-study visit, a post-intervention assessment approximately 18 weeks after baseline, and a 2-month follow-up. Researchers will measure feasibility and acceptability using questionnaires during and after the intervention. The total participation duration spans from baseline through the follow-up assessment to monitor outcomes and participant experiences.

Combining Digital Cognitive-behavior Therapy With Mindfulness Training for Binge Eating Disorder