Phone brain training aims to curb teen overeating

NCT ID NCT07592728

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: George Mason University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether 10 minutes of daily brain games on a phone can help teens aged 14-17 with overweight improve their self-control around food. Over three weeks, participants play games designed to strengthen inhibitory control and receive a short nutrition lesson. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and can improve eating habits and reduce binge-eating symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: daily inhibitory control training (brain games on a phone)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help teens make healthier food choices and reduce binge-eating symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early proof-of-concept study with only 36 participants. The training is short (3 weeks) and may not lead to lasting changes in weight or eating habits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Feeding Behavior Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OBESITY OVERWEIGHT AND/OR OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

George Mason University
RECRUITING

Fairfax, Virginia, 22030, United States

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