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Project THINK: Trajectories of Health, Ingestive Behaviors, and Neurocognition in Kids

NCT04701671 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

Overweight/obesity and loss of control eating (characterized by the sense that one cannot control what or how much one is eating) are prevalent among children and adolescents, and both are associated with serious medical and psychosocial health complications. Although our recently published data suggest that youth with these conditions may have relative deficits in neurocognitive functioning, particularly working memory, understanding of how these processes and their neural correlates are related to change and stability in eating and weight-related outcomes over time is limited, thereby impeding development of targeted, optimally timed interventions. The present study aims to assess prospective associations between general and food-specific executive functioning and underlying neural substrates, and eating and weight outcomes among children at varying levels of risk overweight/obesity and eating disorders, which will help guide research efforts towards the development of effective prevention and intervention strategies.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Observational (not including MRI scanning)
  • BEHAVIORAL Observational (including MRI scanning)

Study Locations (2)

Pennsylvania

  • University of PIttsburgh — Pittsburgh

Rhode Island

  • Weight Control & Diabetes Research Center — Providence

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 180 participants
Start Date 2020-12-10
Est. Completion 2028-05-09

Sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

1,082 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04701671

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04701671 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 180 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,082 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Pediatric Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Observational (not including MRI scanning) is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04701671 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Pennsylvania, Rhode Island. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04701671 about?

NCT04701671 is a clinical study titled "Project THINK: Trajectories of Health, Ingestive Behaviors, and Neurocognition in Kids". Overweight/obesity and loss of control eating (characterized by the sense that one cannot control what or how much one is eating) are prevalent among children and adolescents, and both are associated with serious medical and psychosocial health complications. Although our recently published data sug...

What is the current status of trial NCT04701671?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 180 participants. The study started on 2020-12-10. Estimated completion is 2028-05-09.

What conditions does trial NCT04701671 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pediatric Obesity, Binge-Eating Disorder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04701671?

The interventions under investigation include: Observational (not including MRI scanning) (BEHAVIORAL), Observational (including MRI scanning) (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04701671?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,082 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT04701671 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Pennsylvania, Rhode Island. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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