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 range7 Years
SexALL
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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
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)