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Protocol Number:
08-CH-0085
- Title:
Eating Behavior in Adolescents
- Number:
08-CH-0085
- Summary:
This study will explore the eating habits of adolescents and determine if eating behavior is linked to genetics.
Healthy adolescents between 13 and 17 years of age may be eligible for this study. Candidates come to the NIH Clinical Center at 8:00 AM to be screened with the following:
-Medical history and brief physical examination, including height, weight, and body fat measurements. Body fat is measured using a device called a Bod Pod. The adolescent sits inside the device for about 5 minutes and the machine determines body fat by measuring air movement. The adolescent must wear a tight-fitting swimsuit for this test.
-Urine test to look for sugar or protein in the urine and to test for pregnancy in females.
-Blood tests for routine chemistries and for gene studies related to eating behaviors.
-Questionnaires and interviews about the adolescent's general health and eating habits.
-Acclimatization to test meal conditions for the study. The adolescent is given a breakfast shake to drink.
Participants come to the NIH Clinical Center at 10:30 AM for laboratory meal testing. At this visit, the adolescent does the following:
-Eats food from a buffet of everyday foods that most kids eat.
-Fills out questionnaires.
-Tastes and rates the flavor of a variety of snack foods.
- Sponsoring Institute:
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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
- Recruitment Detail
- Type:
Participants currently recruited/enrolled
- Gender:
Male & Female
- Referral Letter Required:
No
- Population Exclusion(s):
None
- Eligibility Criteria:
INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Volunteers will qualify for participation in the study if they meet the following criteria:
1) Age 13-17 years.
2) Good general health as indicated by medical history and physical examination.
3) Negative urine glucose and normal electrolytes, hepatic, and thyroid function
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Volunteers will be excluded if they have any of the following:
1) Medical problem likely to affect caloric intake.
2) History of any condition including psychiatric disorders in either child or their responsible parent that in the opinion of the investigators would impede competence to sign consent, interfere with adherence to procedures, or possibly hinder completion of the study.
3) Pregnancy.
4) Use of medication likely to affect caloric intake.
- Special Instructions:
Currently Not Provided
- Keywords:
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Adolescents
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Eating Behavior
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Eating in the Absence of Hunger
- Recruitment Keyword(s):
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Adolescent
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Healthy Volunteer
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HV
- Condition(s):
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Overweight
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Eating Behavior
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Binge Eating
- Investigational Drug(s):
- None
- Investigational Device(s):
- None
- Intervention(s):
- None
- Supporting Site:
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
- Contact(s):
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Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office
Building 61
10 Cloister Court
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-4754
Toll Free: 1-800-411-1222
TTY: 301-594-9774 (local),1-866-411-1010 (toll free)
Fax: 301-480-9793
Electronic Mail:prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov
- Citation(s):
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Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, McDowell MA, Tabak CJ, Flegal KM. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States, 1999-2004. 1: JAMA. 2006 Apr 5;295(13):1549-55.
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Mirza NM, Kadow K, Palmer M, Solano H, Rosche C, Yanovski JA. Prevalence of overweight among inner city Hispanic-American children and adolescents. 1: Obes Res. 2004 Aug;12(8):1298-310.
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Taylor ED, Theim KR, Mirch MC, Ghorbani S, Tanofsky-Kraff M, Adler-Wailes DC, Brady S, Reynolds JC, Calis KA, Yanovski JA. Orthopedic complications of overweight in children and adolescents. 1: Pediatrics. 2006 Jun;117(6):2167-74.
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