NCT07229508 Developmental Trajectories of Reinforcer Pathology and Childhood Obesity
| NCT ID | NCT07229508 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | State University of New York at Buffalo |
| Condition | Pediatric Obesity |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 250 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-11-06 |
| Primary Completion | 2030-10-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 250 participants in total. It began in 2025-11-06 with a primary completion date of 2030-10-01.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to understand how children's food preferences, physical activity, and decision-making change over time and how these behaviors relate to body weight and overall health.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female children * Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) or Hispanic families * Children from low SES families (as defined by household education, eligibility for government assistance) * Children in overweight/obese category (defined by range in each cohort) Exclusion Criteria: * Medical causes for obesity * Stature below the 5th percentile * Physical activity restrictions * Psychopathology * Medication use that affects activity or appetite * Children that spend less than 65% of their time in participating parent's household * BMI percentile criteria * Liking of study foods and activities * Dietary restrictions and food allergies
Contact & Investigator
Leonard H Epstein, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
SUNY-University at Buffalo
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07229508 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 8 Years or older, up to 11 Years, studying Pediatric Obesity. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07229508 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07229508 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at maryjohi@buffalo.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07229508 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Buffalo, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07229508 clinical trial?
NCT07229508 is sponsored by State University of New York at Buffalo. The principal investigator is Leonard H Epstein, PhD at SUNY-University at Buffalo. The trial plans to enroll 250 participants.
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