RecruitingNCT06165952
Effects of Processed Foods on Brain Reward Circuitry and Food Cue Learning
Sponsor
Stanford University
Enrollment
162 participants
Start Date
Oct 4, 2024
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Examine if ultra-processed (UP) foods are more effective in activating reward, attention, and memory brain regions and in promoting food cue learning than minimally-processed foods. Assess individual differences in neurobehavioral responses to UP foods.
Eligibility
Min Age: 13 YearsMax Age: 15 Years
Inclusion Criteria3
- female and male adolescents 13-15 years of age
- age- and sex- adjusted zBMI scores between the 25th and 75th percentile
- participant and their guardian must be able to read and speak English to gather valid consent
Exclusion Criteria6
- current eating disorders or other major psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance use disorder)
- fMRI contra-indicators (e.g., metal implants, braces, claustrophobia, pregnancy)
- serious medical problems (e.g., Type 2 diabetes, cancer)
- history of food allergies or restrictive dietary requirements (e.g., lactose intolerance, vegan)
- use of psychoactive drugs more than once weekly
- medications that impact appetite or reward functioning (e.g., metformin, anti-psychotic medication, insulin)
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NCT06165952