The MotivATE randomized controlled trial: treating food addiction with adapted motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy versus a waitlist control condition
This trial provides initial evidence for the feasibility and efficacy of a brief AMI + CBT intervention for food addiction among a diverse community sample. Future trials of this intervention may benefit from greater dosages of treatment and longer follow-up periods. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT04666831; registered December 14, 2020.
Authors
- Vincent A. Santiago (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7097-4992)
- Stephanie E. Cassin
Institutions
- University Health Network (CA)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Toronto Metropolitan University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Eating Disorders
- Published
- 2026-01-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-025-01522-5
- Primary Topic
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00