What to Expect
Participants will be randomly assigned to participate in one of two 8 weekly one-hour treatment groups. During the meetings, participants complete a series of written, verbal, and behavioral exercises intended reduce eating issues.
Assessments
Regardless of program, all participants will be asked to complete three assessments and two brain scans.
Assessment 1 (beginning of the study): This assessment includes a survey, computer tasks, and an interview. The visit will last approximately 2-2.5 hours. Participants will receive $45.
Assessment 2 (end of program): This assessment occurs after the 8-weekly group sessions have ended. It will include a survey, computer tasks, and an interview. The visit will last approximately 1.5-2 hours. Participants will receive $45.
Assessment 3 (6 months later): This assessment occurs 6 months after the 8-weekly group sessions have ended. It will include a survey, computer tasks, and an interview. The visit will last approximately 1.5 hours. Participants will receive $60.
Surveys: Weeks 2, 4, and 6 during treatment. Participants will receive $10 per survey = $30 total.
Brain Scans: Participants will undergo both a pre- and post-intervention fMRI scan. Immediately after the scan, participants will complete a short computer task. These visits will take approximately 1.5 hours. Participants will receive $50 for pre- and $50 for post.
Completion of additional interview: Some participants may be asked to complete an additional interview. Participants will receive $25.
Assessment 1 (beginning of the study): This assessment includes a survey, computer tasks, and an interview. The visit will last approximately 2-2.5 hours. Participants will receive $45.
Assessment 2 (end of program): This assessment occurs after the 8-weekly group sessions have ended. It will include a survey, computer tasks, and an interview. The visit will last approximately 1.5-2 hours. Participants will receive $45.
Assessment 3 (6 months later): This assessment occurs 6 months after the 8-weekly group sessions have ended. It will include a survey, computer tasks, and an interview. The visit will last approximately 1.5 hours. Participants will receive $60.
Surveys: Weeks 2, 4, and 6 during treatment. Participants will receive $10 per survey = $30 total.
Brain Scans: Participants will undergo both a pre- and post-intervention fMRI scan. Immediately after the scan, participants will complete a short computer task. These visits will take approximately 1.5 hours. Participants will receive $50 for pre- and $50 for post.
Completion of additional interview: Some participants may be asked to complete an additional interview. Participants will receive $25.