Brain power may predict eating habits in kids with obesity
NCT ID NCT04701671
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study follows 180 children with overweight or obesity to see how their thinking skills, especially memory and control, relate to their eating behaviors 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 unhealthy eating and weight gain in kids.
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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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