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Teen stress study reveals Race-Based obesity clues

NCT ID NCT03369691

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, Irvine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how stress influences eating and physical activity in African-American, Hispanic, and white teen girls aged 13-17. Researchers measured food intake after stress and non-stress sessions, along with BMI and activity levels. The goal was to understand why obesity rates differ among racial groups.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help explain why some racial groups face higher obesity risks, pointing toward better prevention strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to boys or other groups, and findings are exploratory.

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Study facts

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Participants

258 people

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Started

Dec 2017

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who is studied

Community sample

Ages

13 to 17 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * African-American, Hispanic, Non-Hispanic White females from 13-17 years old and Tanner Stage ≥III. * BMI values will be balanced (1/3rd normal, 1/3rd overweight and 1/3rd obese range percentile BMI values) using Center for Disease Control criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with a BMI below the normal range, trying to lose weight, on medications that affect appetite or hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, or with a history of bariatric surgery, will be excluded. * Restrained or binge eaters, individuals who score below 50 on a 100 mm Visual Analog Scale for foods provided in the study, or those allergic to these foods will be excluded. * Participants with major psychiatric disorders (e.g., anxiety, eating, mood, substance use disorders) or medical problems (e.g., endocrine disorders or unstable cardiac, pulmonary or renal conditions) will be excluded. * Pregnant females, or those suspected of being pregnant, will be excluded.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

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Obesity, adolescent Physical activity Stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universty of California, Irvine

    Irvine, California, 92617, United States

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