Studying how ads affect kids’ eating and behavior
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how children respond to advertising and whether it changes their eating, taste preferences, and behavior. Your child may be asked to complete study tasks at visits, including possibly MRI scans, and you’ll help by attending sessions about their media habits and routines.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 7–9 years old and speaks English
- Your child does not have learning or attention problems (like ADHD) and no autism or other major neurological/psychological conditions
- Your child has no food allergies to the study foods or ingredients, and no severe lactose intolerance
- Your child cannot be claustrophobic (fear of closed spaces) and must be able to do MRI safety screening
- Your child is not taking medications that could affect appetite, taste, behavior, or blood flow (like certain allergy/cold medicines or weight-related meds)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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