Developmental Trajectories of Reinforcer Pathology and Childhood Obesity
Trajectories of Reinforcement, Activity, and Consumption in Kids
Who can join
As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.
- Age
- 8 Years to 11 Years
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Compensation
- Not stated
Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.
What to expect
No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.
What participation involves
Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.
- Compensation
- Not stated
- Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
- Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
- Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
- Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.
About this study
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.
Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.
Eligibility
Official 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
Study sites (1)
NY
- State University of New York at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY 14214Mary J Hite, BA · Study contact · 7168292261 · maryjohi@buffalo.eduKatelyn Carr, PhD · Study contact · 7168296814 · kcarr@buffalo.eduLeonard H Epstein, PhD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Buffalo