E-diary vs Paper Diary in Binge Eating Disorder

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Conditions studied: Binge Eating Disorder

In brief

The purpose of this study is to examine how binge eating episodes are recorded using two different diary formats: a paper diary and an electronic diary and to see whether both formats collect information in the same way and to understand which of the two formats is easier to use

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07715812

Run by

Lindner Center of HOPE

People needed

40

Starts

2026-07-30

Expected to finish

2028-03-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-20

Who can join

Age: any, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of Binge Eating Disorder based on The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) (5) criteria (as assessed with BED module of the structural clinical interview [SCID] (6) for DSM-5)
• Reported frequency of minimum of 2 binge episodes/week
• Age: over 18 years of age
• Ability to understand and complete self-reporting measures 5 . The subject owns a smartphone compatible with Google Play or Apple App Store and is able to download and use apps appropriately.

You may not qualify if…

• Comorbid psychiatric conditions requiring immediate hospitalization (as assessed with MSE)
• IInability to use smartphone or paper diary due to physical limitations or technical barriers (e.g., severe visual impairment)
• Inability to read/write in English

Where it is running

• Lindner Center of HOPE — Mason, Ohio, United States (enrolling)

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