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Building Healthy Eating and Self-Esteem Together for University Students
NCT07060534 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Eating disorders (EDs) are a critical concern on college campuses. Moreover, since the COVID-19 pandemic, ED prevalence has increased by 62% in university women and 140% in university men. Resources are inadequate to meet demand, leading to delays in students' access to treatment. Untreated (or poorly treated) EDs result in greater healthcare utilization and costs to students, as well as lower academic achievement and increased psychiatric disability and mortality, suggesting a critical need for quality ED treatment on university campuses and to rethink treatment delivery. One way to address this gap in care delivery is to improve treatment accessibility and scalability, such as dissemination via mobile apps. Guided self-help Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT-gsh) is a cost-effective option that can be delivered by non-traditional service providers, such as nurses and physicians. Our scientific premise is that the mHealth CBT-gsh app, Building Healthy Eating and Self-Esteem Together for University Students (BEST-U), will lead to reductions in binge eating (primary outcome) through reductions in dietary restraint and weight/shape concerns (target mechanisms). Prior to implementing BEST-U at other universities, we need to test the intervention in a real-world setting with the end goal of disseminating at scale. Our objectives are to: 1) conduct an effectiveness test of BEST-U compared to a similar dose of present-centered therapy (PCT) in students with non-low weight binge-spectrum EDs and 2) test target mechanisms that lead to changes in binge eating. To accomplish our objectives, we will test the following specific aims: 1) conduct an RCT of BEST-U (N=37) compared to a similar dose of PCT (N=37) in students with non-low weight binge-spectrum EDs; 2) test target mechanisms that lead to changes in binge eating and other ED symptoms; and 3) characterize barriers and facilitators to implementation across two campuses. Our exploratory aim will test food reinforcement and f
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Building Healthy Eating and Self-Esteem Together for University Students
- BEHAVIORAL Present-Centered Therapy
Study Locations (1)
Kansas
- University of Kansas, Wakarusa Research Facility — Lawrence
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 74 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-06-23 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07060534
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07060534 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 74 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Kansas, which has 23 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Binge-Eating Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Building Healthy Eating and Self-Esteem Together for University Students is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT07060534 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Kansas. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07060534 about?
NCT07060534 is a clinical study titled "Building Healthy Eating and Self-Esteem Together for University Students". Eating disorders (EDs) are a critical concern on college campuses. Moreover, since the COVID-19 pandemic, ED prevalence has increased by 62% in university women and 140% in university men. Resources are inadequate to meet demand, leading to delays in students' access to treatment. Untreated (or poor...
What is the current status of trial NCT07060534?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 74 participants. The study started on 2026-06-23. Estimated completion is 2027-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT07060534 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Binge-Eating Disorder, Eating Disorders (Excluding Anorexia Nervosa). These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07060534?
The interventions under investigation include: Building Healthy Eating and Self-Esteem Together for University Students (BEHAVIORAL), Present-Centered Therapy (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07060534?
This trial is sponsored by University of Kansas, which has 23 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT07060534 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Kansas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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