NCT06012045 Enhanced Cue Exposure Therapy for Negative Emotional Eating
| NCT ID | NCT06012045 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong |
| Condition | Disordered Eating Behaviors |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 138 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-12-21 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-08-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 138 participants in total. It began in 2023-12-21 with a primary completion date of 2025-08-30.
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Brief Summary
The current study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Enhanced Cue Exposure Therapy (E-CET) in reducing negative emotional eating (NEE), compared to an active control intervention, behavioral lifestyle intervention (BLI), in a parallel-group, participant-blinded, randomized controlled trial. The secondary aim is to evaluate whether changes in conditioned stimulus-unconditioned stimulus (CS-US) expectancies mediate the changes in NEE.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18 or over * a score \>3.25 on the emotional eating subscale of the Dutch Eating Behavioural Questionnaire lasting for three months or longer * confirmed to have, on average, two or more NEE episodes per week using ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) Exclusion Criteria: * active suicidal intent or plan * psychiatric illnesses except mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders because mood and anxiety disorders and symptoms are common in those with NEE * currently receiving psychotherapy, or adjusting to changing psychiatric medication * substance abuse * any conditions or circumstances that prevent the participant from receiving all treatment sessions
Contact & Investigator
Wai Sze Chan, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
The University of Hong Kong
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06012045 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Disordered Eating Behaviors. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06012045 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06012045 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at chanwais@hku.hk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06012045 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06012045 clinical trial?
NCT06012045 is sponsored by The University of Hong Kong. The principal investigator is Wai Sze Chan, PhD at The University of Hong Kong. The trial plans to enroll 138 participants.