Interoception and Eating Behaviors in Children (NCT06504654) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Interoception and Eating Behaviors in Children
United States120 participantsStarted 2024-10-31
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to examine how individual differences in interoception (the ability to sense, interpret, and act on bodily feelings like hunger, fullness, thirst, hot, cold, etc.) relate to eating behaviors in children ages 7-10 years. Findings will inform whether interventions targeting interoceptive awareness may be helpful for prevention of obesity and related chronic diseases.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Child must be 7-10 years of age
* Participating parent must be at least 18 years of age, but there is no upper age limit
* Able to understand and answer questions in English
Exclusion Criteria (all applicable to child only):
* BMI for age \<5th percentile
* Monogenic obesity condition (e.g., Prader Willi syndrome)
* Autism/autism spectrum disorder
* Developmental delay
* Eating disorder
* Diabetes
* Heart condition
* Taking medications impacting appetite (e.g., stimulants, weight control medications)
* Any other condition significantly impacting growth, eating behavior, or cardiac function
* Allergy or dietary restriction to study foods
* Severe/untreated oral/dental health problems
* Orthodontic procedure or adjustment of braces within the past omonth
* Oral surgery or major oral/dental procedure within past month
* Had an x-ray within the past month
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
1
Kcal consumed in the Eating in the Absence of Hunger protocol
Timeframe: Visit 2 (1-3 weeks after enrollment at Visit 1)