Understanding eating habits and activity in children
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how activity and eating habits are linked in children, especially those who sometimes feel out of control when eating. It uses interviews, daily surveys, and brain scans to understand these behaviors better.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be able to read and speak English.
- We are looking for children who may sometimes eat more than usual or feel out of control while eating, but this is not required for all participants.
- Your child should not have a diagnosed eating disorder (other than binge eating) or be in treatment for eating or weight loss.
- Your child must be able to do physical activities and not have health issues that limit movement.
- Your child must be able to have an MRI scan (safe, no metal in the body, not pregnant).
- Your child must not be underweight for their age and sex.
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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