An Early Phase 1 interventional study of novel binge eating intervention for college students experiencing food insecurity. in Binge Eating, sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 30 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-04-09.
Sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Early Phase 1, Interventional, and Treatment
This study is being conducted to test a new intervention. We are interested in whether it is easy to use and complete and whether you find it helpful in reducing concerns about your eating.
173 studies on the registry are indexed under Bulimia; 33 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 10 is below the median of 60 across 143 interventional studies indexed under Bulimia.
Browse Bulimia studies →Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is the lead sponsor of 127 studies on the registry; 28 are open to participants now.
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The American Psychiatric Association’s manual of mental health diagnoses. DSM-5 (2013, revised as DSM-5-TR in 2022) replaced DSM-IV, and some studies still name the older edition. “Meets DSM criteria for …” means diagnosed by that edition’s diagnostic criteria, usually by a clinician in an interview.
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This arm will test a novel binge eating intervention for college students experiencing food insecurity.
Behavioral: novel binge eating intervention for college students experiencing food insecurity.
this intervention uses aspects of cognitive behavorial therapy for eating disorders combined with compassion-focused therapy techniques.
Self-Compassion Scale (SCS)
SCS is a 26-item survey that measures how an individual perceives themselves, and whether they respond with self-criticism or self-compassion in times of suffering, failure, and perceived inadequacy.
Time frame: 3 weeks
Experiences of Shame Scale (ESS)
The ESS is a 25-item survey that assesses an individual's perceived feelings of shame about themselves, their behaviors, and their body weight and shape; higher scores indicate greater feelings of shame.
Time frame: 3 weeks
Systems Usability Scale (SUS)
Measures usability of an intervention
Time frame: 3 weeks
Digital Behavioral Change Interventions (DBCI) Engagement Scale
Measures intervention engagement
Time frame: 3 weeks
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Plan to share: No
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Start is estimated for Dec 2026; primary completion for Dec 2027, 12 months later.
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