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Brain Games for Obesity

N/A
Recruiting
Led By James Roemmich, PhD
Research Sponsored by USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 0, week 9
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if playing brain games can change the types of foods people choose to eat. Executive function is the process used to make food choices. #braingames #nutrition #executivefunction

Who is the study for?
This trial is for US citizens who are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or lactating. Participants should have a BMI between 23-38 kg/m2 and must not be currently dieting or have had significant weight changes in the past 3 months. They shouldn't use tobacco/e-cigarettes or have any major health issues that would affect their participation.
What is being tested?
The study tests if playing online games designed to boost decision-making skills can influence food preferences. One group plays games with flower and songbird images, while another plays games featuring various food images.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves playing online games, side effects might include eye strain, headache from screen time, or potential frustration due to game difficulty. No medical side effects are expected.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 0, week 9
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 0, week 9 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in percent correct
Change in response time

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: EFfect-food choicesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will complete four online games at least biweekly during the study.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will complete four online games at least biweekly during the study.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research CenterLead Sponsor
58 Previous Clinical Trials
4,777 Total Patients Enrolled
23 Trials studying Obesity
1,085 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
James Roemmich, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUSDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
15 Previous Clinical Trials
1,583 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Obesity
331 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Media Library

EFfect-food choices Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05938894 — N/A
Obesity Research Study Groups: Control, EFfect-food choices
Obesity Clinical Trial 2023: EFfect-food choices Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05938894 — N/A
EFfect-food choices 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05938894 — N/A
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