Project CHANGEBITE is an NIMH-funded trial of a novel, self-guided, digital therapeutic app for adults with co-morbid binge eating and obesity. The app ChangeBite will integrate principles of evidence based treatments for obesity (behavioral weight loss treatment) and binge eating (cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy) into a highly personalized, self-guided program that leverages an artificial conversational agent and Just-In-Time-Adaptive-Interventions (JITAIs). For 3 months, participants will download ChangeBite and receive psychoeducational tools on weight management, problem solving, and weekly goal setting.

Project CHANGEBITE includes assessments and interviews intended to monitor participants' eating behaviors and gather feedback on the app's features. Assessments will occur before the app is downloaded, halfway through the program, and at the end of the study.

Assessments will take place over Zoom. We are recruiting participants from anywhere in the US.

Complete our interest survey and schedule a phone screen to see if you are eligible for this study

This study is being led by Dr. Stephanie Manasse, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brian Sciences and the Director of the WELL Center's Child and Adolescent Program.