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A Pilot Study on the Feasibility and Acceptability of the COR Protocol for Addressing Binge Eating in Chilean Adults
Led by Universidad Catolica de Temuco · Updated on 2026-04-22
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
Universidad Catolica de Temuco
Lead Sponsor
A
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the COR protocol, a brief online psychological program designed for adults who experience recurrent binge eating. This pilot study aims to assess whether the program can be delivered feasibly and acceptably, focusing on participant satisfaction, adherence, dropout rates, recruitment, retention, and preliminary changes in binge eating-related distress and emotional well-being. The COR intervention includes eight weekly online sessions, preceded by a brief pre-session and followed by a one-month follow-up session. The program integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy skills, and mindful eating approaches within a compassionate, non-weight-centered framework. Each session combines education, experiential exercises, emotional regulation techniques, and reflective activities, with ongoing therapist supervision to maintain consistency and quality. Participants will engage in weekly online sessions focusing on understanding binge eating and emotions, practicing strategies to manage distress and food urges, and completing questionnaires before, during, and after treatment. Researchers will monitor session attendance, questionnaire completion, intervention acceptability, and protocol adherence, while also exploring changes in binge-eating symptoms, psychological distress, emotion regulation, body compassion, and emotional eating over 12 weeks.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
COR Protocol for the Treatment of Binge Eating in Chilean Adults (COR)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Overweight or obesity, based on self-report
- At least three binge-eating episodes in the past 30 days with associated psychological distress
- Stable chronic medical conditions related to overweight or obesity (e.g., hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, dyslipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome) with stable treatment for at least 12 weeks
- Stable psychopharmacological treatment with no medication changes in the past 12 weeks
- Daily access to the internet and a computer or smartphone for online participation
You will not qualify if you...
- Current compensatory behaviors like self-induced vomiting or regular laxative use within the past 60 days
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding at initial assessment
- History of bariatric surgery
- Active suicidal thoughts
- Severe mental disorders with marked impairment or need for specialized care (e.g., psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, complex PTSD, severe personality disorders)
- Severe substance use requiring specialized treatment
- Ongoing psychological or nutritional treatment with regular sessions or active plan
- Active or medically unstable conditions that interfere with participation or affect eating or mood
- Significant functional impairment limiting safe and consistent participation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit (online)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants receive the COR protocol, a brief, manualized psychological intervention delivered individually online, consisting of eight weekly sessions focusing on emotional regulation, body compassion, and conscious reconnection with food.
8 weekly online sessions
Duration - 1 month
Participants attend a follow-up session one month after completing the treatment to assess preliminary clinical changes and acceptability of the intervention.
1 follow-up session (online)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Universidad Católica de Temuco
Temuco, La Araucanía, Chile, 4780000
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Research Team
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Neli Escandon, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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