The Neural Underpinnings of Disinhibited Eating Behavior in Adolescents with and without Obesity
This study plans to learn more about the brain and how the brain contributes to food intake in adolescents
Child
Adolescents age 13-18 with no previous diagnosis of diabetes
BMI > 95th percentile OR BMI < 85th percentile for age group No diagnosis of metabolic syndrome or diabetes (Type 1 or 2) No diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa No diagnosis of Chron's or Celiac disease Not currently taking an anti-psychotic, systemic steroid, insulin sensitizing, insulin replacement therapy, or diet or weight loss medication. No diagnosis of autism or Down's syndrome, or any severe developmental disorder (not including ADHD, dyslexia, or having an individual development plan in school) No diagnosis of genetically-linked obesity or gliomas in the hypothalamus or pituitary No MRI contraindications Not currently pregnant or have plans to become pregnant
Observational
Local
Brain Imaging Center - BIC
Outpatient CTRC
University of Colorado Hospital
Allison Shapiro, PhD, MPH
Protocol Number: 19-1171
More information available at ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04208256
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