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Building Research for Intervention Development in Gliosis and Eating Habits
Led by University of Washington · Updated on 2025-06-06
75
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
217 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Washington
Lead Sponsor
N
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this study is to 1) use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate the effect of nutritious foods on inflammation in the human hypothalamus of children and 2) assess the feasibility and acceptability of nutritious food feeding intervention strategies in children with overweight or obesity.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Building Research for Intervention Development in Gliosis and Eating Habits
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Child aged 9 to 11 years
- BMI between the 85th and 95th percentile for age and sex (Study 2)
- Adult caregiver and child willing to attend in-person focus group (Study 1)
- Child qualifies for free or reduced-cost lunch in Washington State and has overweight (Study 3)
- Children aged 9 to 11 years with overweight
You will not qualify if you...
- Significant health conditions including type 2 diabetes
- History of major weight loss or eating disorder
- Current use of medications known to alter appetite or body weight (e.g., stimulants for ADHD)
- Documented cognitive disorder
- Severe food allergies, vegetarian, or vegan diet (Study 1 and Study 2)
- Unable to make the session date (Study 1)
- MRI contraindications such as braces or claustrophobia (Study 2)
- Weight over 330 pounds (MRI limit, Study 2)
- Currently in a formal weight loss program (Study 2)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98109
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
B
BRIDGE Study
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
3
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