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Pandemic pounds: study reveals how stress altered eating habits

NCT ID NCT04896060

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how stress from the COVID-19 pandemic affected eating behaviors and weight in over 5,000 English-speaking adults. Participants completed online surveys about their mental health, eating habits, and weight changes. The goal was to understand the link between pandemic-related stress and unhealthy eating patterns.

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Study facts

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Participants

5,056 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2022

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

A government research agency

The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.

Who can take part

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Who is studied

Volunteers of any health status, sex, or gender who are at least 18 years old. English-speaking. Previously consented NIDDK Phoenix study volunteers and new participants from the general population. Conducted online so physical location is unrestricted.

Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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* INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria: 1. 18 years of age or older 2. Able to read and write English 3. Consistent access to computer or mobile devices connected to the internet 4. Able to provide informed consent online and/or in-person In order to be eligible to participate in the EMA arm of the study, an individual must meet all the following criteria: 1\. Access to a mobile device with WI-FI and data EXCLUSION CRITERIA: 1\. Non-English-speaking individuals. Non-English-speaking subjects as a population will be excluded from participation in this protocol. The primary aim of the protocol relates to the questionnaires administered to the participants online. There are currently no validated, translated forms of these questionnaires available; therefore, we will restrict enrollment to English speaking subjects only.

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Conditions

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COVID-19 Obesity obesity disorder

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COVID -19 Obesity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NIDDK, Phoenix

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85014, United States

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