Status:
COMPLETED
Using EEG Operant Conditioning to Improve Trait Self-Control and Promote Healthy Behavior
Lead Sponsor:
University of Rochester
Conditions:
Obesity
Type II Diabetes
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The field of neuroeconomics has begun to elucidate neural mechanisms underlying self-control; however, researchers have not yet harnessed neuroeconomics findings to develop interventions for improving...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Can read and write fluently in English
- At least 18 years of age
- Right-handed
- Overweight or obese (BMI \> 24.9)
- Currently has a University of Rochester meal plan
- Currently in contemplation or action stages of change with respect to weight loss (measured with the Weight Stages of Change Algorithm; Rossi, Rossi, Velicer, \& Prochaska, 1995).
Exclusion
- History of diabetes, epilepsy, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, food allergies, veganism, mental illness, or eating disorders
- Currently taking a medication that may have a strong effect on EEG recordings (eg, an antidepressant, stimulant medication, etc.)
- Currently drinks more than 3 cups of coffee per day or roughly equivalent caffeine intake
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01801254
Start Date
February 1 2013
End Date
February 1 2015
Last Update
April 30 2015
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, United States, 14627