Inhibitory Training for Overweight and Obesity
Brief Inhibitory Training for Eating - Intervention
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Overweight and/or Obesity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 14 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 36 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- George Mason University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adolescents aged 14 to 17 who are overweight or obese. Participants will complete surveys, play brain games on their phone, and receive a brief nutrition lesson over three weeks.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 14 to 17 years old
- I have overweight or obesity
- I have a smartphone
- I can read and speak English
- I want to improve my diet
You may not be able to join if
- I am currently in eating disorder treatment
- I have received weight loss treatment in the past four weeks
- I have atypical anorexia nervosa
- I have bulimia nervosa
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to conduct a proof-of-concept intervention of daily inhibitory control (IC) training.
Aim 1 is to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and barriers of an IC training EMI in adolescents' daily life.
Aim 2 is to evaluate the efficacy of IC training for modifying the hypothesized intervention mechanism: food-related IC and eating regulation.
In the study, participan…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 14-17 years old
* Have overweight or obesity (BMI-z≥85th percentile)
* Have a smartphone
* Can read and speak English
* Interest in improving one's diet.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not currently in eating disorder or weight loss treatment or receiving pharmacological/surgical tre…
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