Characterizing Top-down Dimensions of Appetite Self-regulation Among Preschoolers
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Scientific knowledge of the cognitive-developmental processes that serve to support children's appetite self-regulation are surprisingly limited. This investigation will provide new scientific directions for obesity prevention by elucidating cognitive-developmental influences on young children's ability to make healthy food choices and eat in moderation.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 4
Maximum Age: 6
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• Child ages 4 to 6 years of age
• Caregiver reporting primary responsibility for child feeding outside of childcare
• Caregiver legal guardian
Locations
United States
Pennsylvania
Temple University
RECRUITING
Philadelphia
Contact Information
Primary
Christina Croce, MS
christina.croce@temple.edu
215-707-8672
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-10-05
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 125
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Temple University
Collaborators: Baylor College of Medicine, University of Nevada, Reno