Stress study testing how self-control affects eating choices
This study looks at how stress and self-control can affect what people do with diet and weight. You may be asked to follow specific study procedures and complete tasks while being assessed (including possible scanning).
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 70 years old
- Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Be willing and able to follow the study steps and sign consent
- Be currently on a diet to maintain or lose weight and be actively making/keeping diet changes
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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