Resilience to the Effects of Advertising in Children (NCT05073185) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Resilience to the Effects of Advertising in Children
United States200 participantsStarted 2022-05-01
Plain-language summary
Strong empirical evidence shows food marketing promotes excess energy intake and obesity. Yet, not all children are susceptible to its effects and this variability is poorly understood. Identifying sources of this variability is a public health priority not only because it may elucidate characteristics of children who are most susceptible, but also because it may highlight novel sources of resiliency to overconsumption. The proposed research will use state-of-the art, data-driven approaches to identify neural, cognitive and behavioral phenotypes associated with resiliency to food-cue (i.e. food advertisement) induced overeating and determine whether these phenotypes protect children from weight gain during the critical pre-adolescent period.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 9 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. In order to be enrolled, children must be of good health based on parental self-report.
. Have no learning disabilities (e.g., ADHD).
. Have no allergies to the foods or ingredients used in the study.
. Not be claustrophobic.
. Not be taking any medications known to influence body weight, taste, food intake, behavior, or blood flow.
. Be 7-9 years-old at enrollment.
. The child must speak English.
. The parent who has the most knowledge of the child's eating behavior, media access, sleep and behavior must be available to attend the visits with their child. This would be decided among the parents.
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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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fMRI blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) response to food commercials
Timeframe: baseline
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fMRI blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) response to toy commercials
Timeframe: baseline
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Food intake in grams after no commercial viewing
Timeframe: baseline
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Food intake in kcals after no commercial viewing
Timeframe: baseline
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Food intake in grams after viewing food commercials
Timeframe: baseline
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Food intake in kcals after viewing food commercials
Timeframe: baseline
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Food intake in grams after food commercial viewing
. They are not within the age requirements (\< than 7 years old or \> than 9 years-old at baseline).
. If they are taking cold or allergy medication, or other medications known to influence cognitive function, taste, appetite, or blood flow.
. If they don't speak English.
. If they are colorblind
. If they report being claustrophobic.
. if they have a learning disability, ADD/ADHD, language delays, autism or other neurological or psychological conditions.
. if they have a pre-existing medical condition such as type I or type II diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Cushing's syndrome, Down's syndrome, food allergies, severe lactose intolerance, Prader-Willi syndrome, HIV, cancer, renal failure, or cerebral palsy.
. if they are allergic to foods or ingredients used in the study.
Food intake in kcals after food commercial viewing
Timeframe: 1 year
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Food intake in grams after viewing toy commercials
Timeframe: baseline
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Food intake in kcals after viewing toy commercials
Timeframe: baseline
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Video recording of meal and EAH snack buffet
Timeframe: baseline
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Video recording of meal and EAH snack buffet
Timeframe: 1 year
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Change from baseline DXA analysis for total body fat mass of child at 1 year
Timeframe: baseline
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fMRI Region of Interest (ROI) response to toy commercials and subsequent views of high and low energy density food pictures.
Timeframe: baseline
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fMRI Region of Interest (ROI) response to food commercials and subsequent views of high and low energy density food pictures.