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Project Number: | I01HX002028-01A2 |
| Title: | Weight Loss Treatment and CBT for Veterans with Binge Eating |
| Principal Investigator: | Robin M Masheb |
| Location: | West Haven, CT |
| Congressional District Code: | 3 |
| Research Service: | Health Services R&D |
| Project Period: | August 2017 - July 2022 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $230,478 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,323,876 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: The objective of this research is to address the dual problems of overweight/obesity and binge eating among Veterans. Obesity is a leading cause of preventable death and one of the most serious public health problems faced by our nation. Binge eating is a common problem found amongst overweight/obese individuals that poses additional risk for psychiatric and medical comorbidity. Of great concern for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is that Veterans are disproportionately affected by obes... |