Plain-English translation of NCT06012045 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a new approach called Enhanced Cue Exposure Therapy (E-CET) to help people who eat in response to difficult emotions or stress. Researchers want to know if this therapy works better than standard behavioral counseling at reducing emotional eating and binge eating episodes. You would be randomly assigned to receive either the new therapy or the standard counseling program over 6 weeks.
Many people struggle with eating when they're feeling sad, anxious, or stressed, and current treatments don't work for everyone. Researchers believe this new therapy approach might help people break the habit of turning to food when emotions feel overwhelming.
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You will attend 6 weekly sessions over 6 weeks with either the new Enhanced Cue Exposure Therapy or standard behavioral counseling focused on diet and exercise changes. The study will check in with you at the start, right after treatment ends, and then again 3 months and 12 months later to see how you're doing. Depending on which group you're in, you'll work with a therapist using different techniques to help reduce your emotional eating.
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Hong Kong
Sponsor
The University of Hong Kong
Enrollment target
~138 participants
Started
December 2023
Primary completion
August 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2025.
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Central contact
Wai Sze Chan, PhD
The University of Hong Kong
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