Taste Reward Processing in Pediatric Obesity
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 4 - 8 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | September 2013 |
| End Date: | August 2015 |
The study aims to provide a better understanding of the neural influence of eating behavior
in the development of childhood obesity. Children ages 4-8 will be recruited to examine fMRI
brain response to pictures that signal delivery of a chocolate milkshake and to the taste
itself. The brain response will be compared to body mass index percentile scores for each
child to help us determine whether brain differences present in adolescents and adults with
obesity are present in young children.
in the development of childhood obesity. Children ages 4-8 will be recruited to examine fMRI
brain response to pictures that signal delivery of a chocolate milkshake and to the taste
itself. The brain response will be compared to body mass index percentile scores for each
child to help us determine whether brain differences present in adolescents and adults with
obesity are present in young children.
Inclusion Criteria:
- ages 4-8
- parent available to complete surveys in English
Exclusion Criteria:
- no presence of metal in body
- no claustrophobia
- no psychiatric or neurological condition that will affect brain function
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