Phone brain training aims to curb teen overeating
NCT ID NCT07592728
First seen May 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
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.
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George Mason University
RECRUITINGFairfax, Virginia, 22030, United States
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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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