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ACT-Based Group Therapy and Mobile Application Intervention for Emotional Eating
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based group therapy program, combined with an ACT-based mobile app, on emotional eating, emotion regulation, and psychological flexibility in overweight individuals. Emotional eating is a condition in which individuals frequently use eating behavior as a coping mechanism for negative emotions. Participants will be randomly assigned to intervention groups receiving ACT-based group therapy, ACT-based group therapy combined with an ACT-based mobile app, or a control group. The intervention will last six weeks and will include structured group sessions as well as mobile-based exercises, reminders, and coping strategies. Outcome measures will include emotional eating, emotion regulation, and psychological flexibility. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and during the follow-up phase. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of accessible and effective interventions for emotional eating.
Official title: The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and a Mobile App on Emotional Eating, Emotion Regulation, and Psychological Flexibility in Overweight Individuals
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
78
Start Date
2026-06-15
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-04-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
ACT-Based Group Therapy
The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based group therapy program is structured as one session per week for six weeks. Sessions will last 60-90 minutes. The sessions will focus on the core ACT processes: acceptance, cognitive dissociation, being present, contextual self, value identification, and value-oriented action. Psychoeducation, experiential exercises, mindfulness practices, and group sharing will be used during the sessions. Homework and practice tasks will be assigned between sessions to support participants in applying the skills they learn to their daily lives.
ACT-Based Mobile Application
The ACT-based mobile application was developed to support the therapy process. The application offers psychoeducational content, ACT-based exercises, reminders, motivational messages, and tools to support the application of skills in daily life. It also allows users to monitor their mood and eating behaviors.
Locations (1)
Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital
Zonguldak, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)