Testing Intervention Strategies for Addressing Binge Eating and Food Insecurity

The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized trial to assess whether different stipend distribution schedules and access to a mobile intervention can help reduce binge eating and improve food security status among adults experiencing food insecurity and recurrent binge eating.

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult 18 years or older * English-speaking * Non-pregnant * Recurrent binge eating (≥12 episodes in the past 3 months) * Low or very low food security (score ≥2 on the 6-item 30-day Short Form Food Security Survey) * Willing to use a mobile application * Has a smartphone with Internet access and capacity for calls and text messaging * Has a valid email address * Willing to complete a W-9 form * Have an active U.S. bank account to which they can and are willing to receive electronic funds transfer Exclusion Criteria: * BMI of less than 19.5 * Diagnosis for which the study/intervention is not clinically indicated * Currently working with a clinical professional to receive services for weight management or binge eating * Started or recently changed (within past month) dosage for a medication for weight loss or binge eating