Brain science reveals why some kids beat obesity
NCT ID NCT05456516
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 76 children aged 8-10 from rural areas to understand why some stay at a healthy weight despite being surrounded by obesity risks. Researchers measured brain activity, eating habits, and body fat to see how kids learn from food cues. The goal is to find factors that protect against obesity, which could help design better prevention programs.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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76 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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8 to 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Child Inclusion Criteria: * In order to be enrolled, children must be of good health based on parental self-report. * Have no neurodevelopmental disorder (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD) or learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia). * Have no allergies to the foods or ingredients used in the study. * Not be taking any medications known to influence body weight, taste, food intake, behavior, or blood flow. * Be 8-10 years-old at enrollment. * speaks English. Parent Inclusion Criteria: * The parent who has the most knowledge of the child's eating behavior, sleep and behavior must be available to attend the visits with their child. This would be decided among the parents. Exclusion Criteria: * They are not within the age requirements (\< than 8 years old or \> than 10 years-old at baseline). * If they are taking cold or allergy medication, or other medications known to influence cognitive function, taste, appetite, or blood flow. * don't speak English. * are colorblind. * has a learning disability, ADHD, language delays, autism or other neurological or psychological conditions. * has a pre-existing medical condition such as type I or type II diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Cushing's syndrome, Down's syndrome, severe lactose intolerance, Prader-Willi syndrome, HIV, cancer, renal failure, or cerebral palsy. * is allergic to foods or ingredients used in the study. Parent Exclusion Criteria: * the parent is unable to attend the study visits
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chandlee Laboratory
University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States
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