Phase III Trial Opens: ACT-Based Group Therapy Plus Mobile App vs Standard Care for Emotional Eating in Overweight Adults — What Clinicians Need to Know
247 Health News Editorial
·6 May 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsNew randomised trial examines ACT-based group therapy plus mobile app intervention for emotional eating in overweight adults. The 78-participant study compares hybrid digital-therapeutic approaches against standard care, with results expected by 2026.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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