Project THINK: Trajectories of Health, Ingestive Behaviors, and Neurocognition in Kids (NCT04701671)
Executive Functioning, Weight Trajectories, and Loss of Control Eating in Children With Overweight/Obesity: A Prospective Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Overweight/obesity and loss of control eating (characterized by the sense that one cannot control what or how much one is eating) are prevalent among children and adolescents, and both are associated with serious medical and psychosocial health complications. Although our recently published data suggest that youth with these conditions may have relative deficits in neurocognitive functioning, particularly working memory, understanding of how these processes and their neural correlates are related to change and stability in eating and weight-related outcomes over time is limited, thereby impeding development of targeted, optimally timed interventions. The present study aims to assess prospective associations between general and food-specific executive functioning and underlying neural substrates, and eating and weight outcomes among children at varying levels of risk overweight/obesity and eating disorders, which will help guide research efforts towards the development of effective prevention and intervention strategies.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of PIttsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Age range: 9 Years to 12 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Observational (not including MRI scanning) (BEHAVIORAL)
- Observational (including MRI scanning) (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- University of PIttsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Weight Control & Diabetes Research Center — Providence, Rhode Island
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.