The impact of dietary advice on eating behaviour over a 14-day period in a real-world setting

This study is no longer recruiting participants. Please refer to the main experiment page to view all current experiments.

 

Who do we need?

To take part in this study, you must be:

1. Be actively trying to lose weight
2. Be aged 18 years or older
3. Own a weighing scale at home
4. Own a smartphone with an internet connection and either Google play or the
   App store and be willing to download the Samply research app. Here is the link
   for download: 
   Google play: Samply Research – Apps on Google Play
   App store: Samply Research on the App Store (apple.com)
5. Be willing to receive notifications on your phone from the Samply Research App
   during the study period and answer a few questions

Unfortunately, we cannot accept the people who:

1. A body mass index (BMI) below 18.5 (classified as underweight by the NHS). Note that if you are unsure how to check your BMI, here is a link from the NHS about how to calculate your BMI: https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessmenttools/calculate-your-body-mass-index/.
2. Ever had a diagnosis of an eating disorder
3. Previously practiced mindful eating in their everyday lives (e.g., paying attention to the sensory properties of food, acceptance and decentering)

What you need to do?

• Online screening questionnaire
• Download Samply App
• Weigh yourself after waking up and before having breakfast before 2 video calls
• 2 video calls
• Complete questionnaires

What benefits for you?

• £10 Love2Shop voucher for participating in this study
• Win a £100 Amazon voucher prize draw