FoodSteps Trial

FoodSteps is a 16-week, evidence-based program to reduce binge eating and empower healthier eating behaviors with support from a personal health coach. Learn more about this program and the study on the FoodSteps study website.

To find out if you are eligible to participate, fill out the online screener.

Take the screener

Am I Eligible?

We're seeking individuals who:

  • Are interested in reducing binge eating and losing weight.
  • Experience binge eating and have obesity.
  • Are willing to use a mobile app with coaching.
  • Have a smartphone, email address and access to a scale.
  • Are an English speaking, non-pregnant adult (18+years) living in the U.S.

What Happens If I Join?

Participants will receive:

  • Free access to the app website.
  • Support from your personal health coach for 16 weeks.
  • A new electronic scale (yours to keep).

Participants will be asked to:

  • Complete 3 research assessments (interview + survey) and earn up to $200.
  • Weigh yourself weekly.
  • Use the FoodSteps app and chat with your coach as much as you like.

Contact Us

If you have questions, please reach out to our research team at foodsteps@northwestern.edu or (312) 503-1849.

Study Name: A Micro-Randomized Trial to Optimize Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention for Binge Eating & Weight-related Behaviors
IRB #: STU00216998
PI: Andrea Graham, PhD