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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of PIttsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

  • Weight Control & Diabetes Research Center

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

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