Welcome to the Obesity Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Project THINK Study – Overweight Children

Are you the parent of a 9-12 year old who is overweight? Your child may be able to participate in a study to examine thoughts and eating behaviors in children who are overweight. As part of this study, your child will complete questionnaires, cognitive tasks, and an interview. Children may also undergo two fMRI scans. Compensation is provided.

Cognitive Skills

Obesity

Weight Management

AGE: 9-12

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: Up to 9

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers & CMU-Pitt BRIDGE Center – Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

Project REST Study

Are you the parent of an 8-12 year old? Your child may be able to participate in a study to examine thoughts, sleep, and eating behaviors in children. This study involves a visit to determine eligibility and complete questionnaires/games, 2 fMRI scans, and an at-home period where participants will complete games and questionnaires through text and respond to phone calls. Compensation is provided.

DURATION: One month

VISITS: 4

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers & CMU-Pitt BRIDGE Center – Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism