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Developmental Trajectories of Reinforcer Pathology and Childhood Obesity
Led by State University of New York at Buffalo · Updated on 2025-11-17
250
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
255 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
S
State University of New York at Buffalo
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this observational study is to understand how children's food preferences, physical activity, and decision-making change over time and how these behaviors relate to body weight and overall health.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Developmental Trajectories of Reinforcer Pathology and Childhood Obesity
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male and female children
- Children from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) or Hispanic families
- Children from low socioeconomic status families, defined by household education or government assistance eligibility
- Children in overweight or obese category as defined by cohort-specific ranges
You will not qualify if you...
- Medical causes for obesity
- Height below the 5th percentile
- Physical activity restrictions
- Psychopathology
- Use of medications that affect activity or appetite
- Children spending less than 65% of their time in the participating parent's household
- BMI percentile criteria (not meeting study-specific thresholds)
- Lack of liking for study foods and activities
- Dietary restrictions and food allergies
AI-Screening
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York, United States, 14214
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Research Team
M
Mary J Hite, BA
CONTACT
K
Katelyn Carr, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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