Developmental Trajectories of Reinforcer Pathology and Childhood Obesity
Recruiting now NCT07229508
Run by State University of New York at Buffalo · for 8 to 11 · All sexes · accepts healthy volunteers
What this study is about
The goal of this observational study is to understand how children's food preferences, physical activity, and decision-making change over time and how these behaviors relate to body weight and overall health.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- Male and female children
- Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) or Hispanic families
- Children from low SES families (as defined by household education, eligibility for government assistance)
- Children in overweight/obese category (defined by range in each cohort)
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- Medical causes for obesity
- Stature below the 5th percentile
- Physical activity restrictions
- Psychopathology
- Medication use that affects activity or appetite
- Children that spend less than 65% of their time in participating parent's household
- BMI percentile criteria
- Liking of study foods and activities
- Dietary restrictions and food allergies
Where this trial is running
- State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States
Who to contact
Mary J Hite, BA · 7168292261 · maryjohi@buffalo.edu
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