The Intersection Between Loss of Control Eating and Obesity: The Role of Restriction and Food Rei… (NCT05177705) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Intersection Between Loss of Control Eating and Obesity: The Role of Restriction and Food Reinforcement
United States126 participantsStarted 2021-11-11
Plain-language summary
This study aims to determine the relationships among loss of control eating, restriction, relative reinforcing value of high energy-dense food, and obesity risk. In order to achieve this aim, the investigators will follow children over the course of a year, obtaining behavioral and observational measurements, in addition to a two-week restricted access and two week non-restricted access period.
Who can participate
Age range8 Years – 11 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children (male and female) ages 8-11
* At risk for obesity or with obesity (defined as either having a BMI percentile that classifies the child as having overweight-BMI \>85th percentile but \<99th OR one + biological parent with overweight/obesity-BMI \>25)
* Rating of neutral or higher for 50% of the study foods
* Consumption of one of the study foods at least twice/week
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children below age 8 or above age 11
* Not at risk for obesity (defined as having a BMI percentile that classifies the child as having normal weight-BMI \<85th percentile without having a parent with overweight or obesity)
* Allergic to study foods
* Dislike of study foods (Less than 50% of the study foods rated neutral or higher)
* Does not consume at least one study food at least twice/week
* Current diagnosis of a clinical eating disorder (ED)
* Use of medications known to affect appetite (Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Wellbutrin, Prednisone, etc)
* Unwillingness to complete study visits