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Behavioral Intervention for Childhood Obesity (FOODIE Trial)

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Research Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be younger than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change from baseline to 1-year follow-up

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FOODIE Trial Summary

This trial will explore if genetics, behavior, and family environment can affect childhood obesity. Results may help to understand how to prevent or reduce obesity in children.

Who is the study for?

This study is for children aged 5-7 with a BMI at or above the 5th percentile, and their biological mothers who are primary caregivers. Mothers must understand English. Kids can't join if they have conditions or take meds that affect eating, weight, activity, sleep; have developmental/psychiatric issues impacting compliance; food allergies related to study foods; or lactose intolerance.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial investigates how genetic risk for obesity and behaviors like diet, physical activity, and sleep interact in kids. It looks at whether these factors can influence changes in weight over a year when considering the child's natural urge to eat and family environment influences.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is an observational study focusing on behavior and genetics rather than medication or medical procedures, there are no direct side effects from interventions being tested.

FOODIE Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change from baseline to 1-year follow-up

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change from baseline to 1-year follow-up

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline to 1-year follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body fat

Waist circumference

FOODIE Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Heightened Drive to EatExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Eating rate Eating in the absence of hunger Relative reinforcing value of food

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PennsylvaniaLead Sponsor

2,005 Previous Clinical Trials

42,882,231 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Heightened Drive to Eat Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05783765 — N/A

Childhood Obesity Research Study Groups: Heightened Drive to Eat

Childhood Obesity Clinical Trial 2023: Heightened Drive to Eat Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05783765 — N/A

Heightened Drive to Eat 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05783765 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does my profile meet the criteria to join this clinical investigation?

"This study seeks to enrol 302 minors aged 5-7 that suffer from childhood obesity. Prospective patients must be in good health, have a BMI above the 5th percentile, and have an English-literate mother as their primary caregiver."

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Is there an age restriction on eligible participants for this medical trial?

"The prerequisites for this study require that participants be aged between 5 and 7 years old. There are a total of 244 trials available to those under 18, while 632 studies welcoming seniors aged 65 or above."

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To what extent is the participant pool for this research expanding?

"Correct. According to the details hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical investigation was inaugurated on July 17th 2023 and is actively recruiting participants. The goal is to enrol 302 patients from a single facility."

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Are there any vacancies for participation in this investigation?

"Affirmative, the clinical trial is actively enrolling patients. As per information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, it was initially advertised on July 17th 2023 and has since been updated for accuracy-seeking purposes. The study seeks to enrol 302 people at a single site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Food Genetics Behavior Study

2023. "Food Genetics Behavior Study". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05783765.