Plain-English translation of NCT05073185 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand why some children naturally resist overeating when they see food commercials, even if obesity runs in their family. This study will follow 100 healthy-weight children ages 7–9 for one year, using brain scans and eating behavior tests to identify the traits that protect certain kids from weight gain despite living in environments full of food advertising.
Childhood obesity is a major health problem, but we don't yet understand why some children are naturally resistant to overeating when exposed to food ads while others aren't. By identifying the brain patterns and behaviors that protect resistant children, researchers hope to create personalized obesity prevention programs that work better for all kids.
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You and your child will visit the research center multiple times over one year. During visits, your child will have a brain scan (MRI) while watching food and toy commercials to see how their brain responds. Your child will also participate in eating tasks where researchers observe how much they eat after seeing food ads, both when hungry and when not hungry. At each visit, the research team will take measurements and ask questions about your child's eating habits, media use, and sleep.
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United States
Sponsor
Penn State University
Collaborators
University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Missouri, Kansas City
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
May 2022
Primary completion
July 2026
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Age range
7 Years – 9 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Kyle M Hallisky, B.S.
Penn State University
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