Therapy and medication for binge eating in obesity
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a medication (liraglutide) plus behavioral counseling helps people with severe obesity and binge-eating disorder reduce binge episodes, lose weight, and improve coping. Participants will receive either liraglutide or placebo, along with group therapy sessions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have severe obesity (BMI over 40, or over 35 with health problems like diabetes or high blood pressure).
- You have been diagnosed with binge-eating disorder (BED) by a doctor.
- You are willing to try a combination of counseling and a daily injection (liraglutide) to help with eating and weight.
- You can speak and understand Norwegian.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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