Status:
COMPLETED
Eating Behavior in Adolescents
Lead Sponsor:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Conditions:
Overweight
Eating Behavior
Eligibility:
All Genders
13-17 years
Brief Summary
This study will explore the eating habits of adolescents and determine if eating behavior is linked to genetics. Healthy adolescents between 13 and 17 years of age may be eligible for this study. Can...
Detailed Description
Little is known about the eating behaviors that place adolescents at heightened risk for overweight. In the proposed study, we aim to investigate the role that eating behaviors and genes may play in t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Volunteers will qualify for participation in the study if they meet the following criteria:
- \<TAB\>Age 13-17 years.
- \<TAB\>Good general health as indicated by medical history and physical examination.
- \<TAB\>Negative urine glucose and normal electrolytes, hepatic, and thyroid function.
- \<TAB\>For the fMRI portion only: right handedness (required for standardization of responses).
- \<TAB\>For the fMRI portion only: female.
- \<TAB\>For the fMRI portion only: overweight (BMI greater than or equal to 85th percentile for age and sex).
- EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Volunteers will be excluded if they have any of the following:
- \<TAB\>Medical problem likely to affect caloric intake.
- \<TAB\>History of any condition including psychiatric disorders in either child or their responsible parent that in the opinion of the investigators would impede competence to sign consent, interfere with adherence to procedures, or possibly hinder completion of the study.
- \<TAB\>Pregnancy.
- \<TAB\>Use of medication likely to affect caloric intake.
- \<TAB\>History of significant neurological injury or insult.
- \<TAB\>For the fMRI portion only: braces (or other metal) that would interfere with the fMRI procedure.
- \<TAB\>For the fMRI portion only: non-native English speakers (required for standardization of responses).
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 5 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 8 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
301 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00631644
Start Date
March 5 2008
End Date
September 8 2015
Last Update
October 6 2017
Active Locations (1)
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892