SynthesisBMC psychology2025
Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on food craving in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials.
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- Effects of Decentering on Food Craving in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Controlled Clinical Trials.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Food noise as a missing piece in obesity treatment: toward an integrated intervention framework.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2026Review
- Food addiction as a mediator in the association between depression and body mass index among young adults in South Korea: a cross-sectional study.Journal of Korean biological nursing science · 2026Article
- Psychological Determinants of the Weight Cycle: A Review of Perceived Stress and Self-Efficacy.Current obesity reports · 2026Review
- A social cognitive theory and theory of planned behavior-based serial multiple mediation model of social media-related factors and eating behaviors among sports science students.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Motivation for physical activity participation and mindful eating in university students: a cross-sectional study using variable-centered regression and latent profile analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundFood craving (FC) is associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) and less healthy food choices. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have garnered interest as a strategy to address maladaptive eating behaviors. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing FC.
methodsWe included controlled trials involving adult participants. A comprehensive search of Embase, MEDLINE (via PubMed), Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, and CENTRAL was conducted up to July 7, 2024. The Cochrane RoB2 tool was used to assess the risk of bias in included studies, and the GRADE framework was applied to evaluate the certainty of evidence. Effect sizes were calculated using Hedges’ g with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results favoring MBIs over control conditions were interpreted as statistically significant positive effects.
resultsA total of 24 studies (1920 participants) were included. FC intensity was significantly reduced in the MBI group compared to controls (Hedges’ g = 0.28, 95% CI: 0.07–0.48, p = .008, n = 23), with subgroup analysis suggesting the strongest effect for the decentering strategy. The certainty of evidence was rated as low. FC frequency did not differ significantly between the MBI and control groups (g = 0.11, 95% CI: − 0.28 to 0.49, p = .59, n = 9). The MBI group exhibited significantly lower rebound intake (i.e., food consumption following the conclusion of the restrictive phase of the study) (g = 0.83, 95% CI: 0.24–1.41, p = .006, n = 5) and a non-significant reduction in overall intake (g = 0.46, 95% CI: − 0.02 to 0.93, p = .06, n = 9) relative to controls. No adverse effects were reported.
conclusionPreliminary findings suggest that MBIs may be effective and safe interventions for managing FC intensity but not frequency. However, additional high-quality studies are needed to strengthen the evidence base. PROSPERO REGISTRATION: CRD42024584334.
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