Brain power and binge eating: new study tracks Kids' weight over time
NCT ID NCT04701671
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 180 children with overweight or obesity to see how their thinking skills (like memory and self-control) relate to eating habits and weight changes over time. Researchers will use brain tasks and interviews to understand these links. The goal is to find better ways to prevent or treat binge eating and obesity in kids.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of PIttsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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Weight Control & Diabetes Research Center
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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