Study Summary
This trial will use MRI to study how the brain causes overeating in obese and non-obese adolescents.
Eligible Conditions
- Childhood Obesity
- Feeding Disorders
- Brain
- Adolescence
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
2 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: brain imaging visit 1 (study visit 1); 30 minutes
brain imaging visit 1 (study visit 1); 30 minutes
Brain function
Hour 5
Disinhibited eating behavior
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Energy Surplus
1 of 2
Energy Neutral
1 of 2
Active Control
Non-Treatment Group
80 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Energy Surplus · Has Placebo Group · N/A
Energy Neutral
DietarySupplement
ShamComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Energy Stimulus · Intervention Types: DietarySupplementEnergy Surplus
DietarySupplement
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Energy Stimulus · Intervention Types: DietarySupplementTrial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: brain imaging visit 1 (study visit 1); 30 minutes
Who is running the clinical trial?
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)NIH
2,148 Previous Clinical Trials
4,074,707 Total Patients Enrolled
University of Colorado, DenverLead Sponsor
1,594 Previous Clinical Trials
1,927,316 Total Patients Enrolled
Eligibility Criteria
Age 13 - 18 · All Participants · 3 Total Inclusion Criteria
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