Your childhood may be driving what you eat today, study suggests

NCT ID NCT06690294

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 39 times

Summary

This study looks at how early life events might affect eating behaviors and weight gain in adults. Researchers will observe 110 healthy volunteers aged 18 to 60. Participants will have body measurements, wear activity and glucose monitors, answer questionnaires, and eat from a buffet to track food intake. The goal is to understand links between childhood unpredictability and adult eating patterns.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders (NIDDK)

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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