CompletedNot Applicable

The Development of Reward Response to Food in Infancy

United States1,166 participantsStarted 2019-11-13

Plain-language summary

In this study the researchers want to learn more about reward-driven eating behavior in children ages 2 to 18 months. The researchers hope to use this knowledge to help inform obesity prevention programs.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

For the Longitudinal Arm: Inclusion Criteria * Baby is alive * Baby is 6 to 16 weeks old at time of enrollment * Baby and mother receive care at Michigan Medicine, and specifically: * Baby was born at Michigan medicine * Baby has had a 2 month well child check * Mother received prenatal care at Michigan Medicine * Mother has a linked patient profile to baby's profile * Baby has a length and weight measurement on record * Mother is English speaking Exclusion Criteria * Baby is a foster child * Baby was still in hospital 4 days after birth * Baby has severe perinatal or neonatal medical problems * Baby has severe developmental delays * Multiple births For the Cross Sectional: Inclusion Criteria * Enrolled in longitudinal arm of study * Eligible to complete all three protocols (Two Oatmeal and Reaching) as per protocol screeners * Baby is alive * Baby is 5 to 7 months old at the time of enrollment * Mother is biological mother * Mother is legal guardian * Mother is English speaking Exclusion Criteria * Baby had severe perinatal or neonatal medical problems * Baby currently has severe medical problems * Baby has severe developmental delays * Mom had severe complications during pregnancy * Multiple Births * Food allergies

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Association of trajectory membership and body mass index z-score (BMIz)

Timeframe: Time Frame: 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04114123

SponsorUniversity of Michigan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-19

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.