The Neural Underpinnings of Disinhibited Eating Behavior in Adolescents with and without Obesity
Primary Objective
This study plans to learn more about the brain and how the brain contributes to food intake in adolescents.
Details
Age
Child
Eligibility
Adolescents age 13-18 with no previous diagnosis of diabetesBMI > 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
Locations
Brain Imaging Center (BIC) - Scan Read
Outpatient CTRC
University of Colorado Hospital
Principal Investigator
Allison Shapiro
Study ID
Protocol Number: 19-1171
More information available at ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04208256
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