The Intersection Between Loss of Control Eating and Obesity: The Role of Restriction and Food Reinforcement
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Pediatric Obesity, Nutrition Disorders, Binge Eating, Body Weight
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05177705
- Run by
- State University of New York at Buffalo
- People needed
- 126
- Starts
- 2021-11-11
- Expected to finish
- 2025-05-22
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-07-08
Who can join
Age: 8 and older, up to 11. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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
You may not qualify if…
- 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
Where it is running
- State University of New York at Buffalo, South Campus — Buffalo, New York, United States
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