Biobehavioral Mechanisms Underlying Eating Regulation and Obesity Risk

Objetivo

The goal of this study is to better understand how brain functioning relates to mood and eating behaviors in real life. You may be eligible if you experience binge eating or have difficulties controlling your eating behavior.

Palabras clave: mood, eating behaviors, binge eating

Sitios de estudio

University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife Cognitive Neuroimaging Center, 3620A McClintock Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089-1061

 
  • Men & Women
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18 - 64
 
 

To determine if you may be eligible, please complete a screening here.

 

¿Qué hay involucrado?

Duración del ensayo
  • -Study visits + 15 days of answering surveys on your smartphone

  • -6-month follow-up survey

Número de visitas
  • -1 virtual visit

  • -1 in-person visit

Prescripción
    Ninguno
Procedimiento
  • -Screening questionnaire

  • -Virtual visit with research staff

  • -Online questionnaires

  • -Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

  • -15 days of answering surveys on your smartphone

  • -Follow-up online questionnaire 6 months later

Compensation
  • Compensation is available for successful completion of study protocol.

Cobertura de gastos médicos
    Ninguno

Elegibilidad

Criterios de inclusión


  • Binge eating behavior
  • 18 to 64 years old
  • Right-handed
  • Normal or corrected normal vision
  • Can read and speak English

Criterios de exclusión


  • History of neurological problems or bariatric surgery
  • Medical conditions that would prevent you from participating in an fMRI experiment, such as: pregnancy, claustrophobia, or the presence of any non-removable metal within your body (e.g., braces, pacemaker, etc.)

Equipo del Programa

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Investigador Principal
Kathryn Smith

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Research study materials

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