Long-Term study aims to uncover why kids develop unhealthy eating habits
NCT ID NCT02390765
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study follows 1,500 children ages 8 to 17 over several years to learn how genes, sleep, mood, and environment affect eating behavior and overall health. Participants wear wrist monitors, answer smartphone surveys, and provide samples like blood and stool. The goal is to identify early risk factors for obesity and eating-related problems, not to test a treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify early risk factors for obesity and eating disorders, leading to better prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any therapy, and results may take years to translate into practical advice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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