Building healthy eating habits for preteens
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial helps researchers develop programs to support healthy eating in kids ages 9-11 with overweight. It involves focus groups, and some parts include brain scans to understand eating habits.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a child age 9 to 11 years old.
- If participating in Study 2, your child's BMI must be between the 85th and 95th percentile for their age and sex.
- You are a caregiver of a child who qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch in Washington State, and your child is 9-11 with overweight.
- Your child can attend in-person sessions and does not have significant health issues like type 2 diabetes or a history of eating disorders.
- Your child has not had major weight loss recently and is not taking medications that change appetite or weight (like ADHD stimulants).
- For some parts (Studies 2 and 3), your child cannot have severe food allergies, be vegetarian, or vegan, and must be able to have an MRI (no braces, claustrophobia, or weight over 330 pounds).
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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