Status:
COMPLETED
Eating Behavior in Children
Lead Sponsor:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Conditions:
Eating Behaviors
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-17 years
Brief Summary
This study will explore the eating habits of children and determine if eating behavior is linked to genetics. Children between 8 and 17 years of age may be eligible for this study. It will include ch...
Detailed Description
Little is known about the eating habits of children under laboratory conditions. In this exploratory study, we aim to examine the relationships between measured food intake during meals, binge eating ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Good general health.
- Age greater than 7 and less than 18 years.
- Participants must have negative urine glucose and normal electrolytes, hepatic, and thyroid function or they will be referred for treatment.
- EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Any major medical problem likely to affect caloric intake (e.g., significant cardiac or pulmonary disease likely to result in hypoxia or decreased perfusion).
- History of an eating disorder, other than binge eating disorder, or a current psychiatric disorder. Identification of any such illness will lead to immediate referral to a mental health professional.
- Recent weight change of greater than 5 lbs. within the previous three (3) months.
- Pregnancy. If a potential participant is found to be pregnant, we will inform the child, as an 'emancipated minor,' and let her inform her parent(s).
- Individuals who have, or whose parent or guardians have, current substance abuse or a diagnosed psychiatric disorder or other condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, would impede competence or compliance or possibly hinder completion of the study.
- Participants currently prescribed SSRI's neuroleptics, tricyclics, stimulants, or any medication likely to affect caloric intake. Recent use (with six months) of weight loss medications.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 26 2003
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 28 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
263 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00320177
Start Date
November 26 2003
End Date
October 28 2014
Last Update
December 12 2019
Active Locations (1)
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892