Peer Interactions and Food Are Substitutable in Youth

May 11, 2009 updated by: University at Buffalo

This study examines the effects of increasing the cost of social interactions and food on overweight and non-overweight youth. Using a computerized operant task youth will earn points exchangeable for food and social activity.

The investigators predict that both overweight and non-overweight children will substitute food for interactions with an unfamiliar peer when this alternative is made expensive. Also, the investigators predict that both overweight and lean participants will defend their choice to spend time with a friend even when this alternative is made expensive.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • Buffalo, New York, United States, 14214
        • University at Buffalo, Division of Behavioral Medicine

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

9 years to 11 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Boys and girls ages 9-11.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Boys and girls ages 9-11
  • Children must have a BMI equal to or greater than 15th percentile for their age
  • Children must report at least a moderate liking of the study foods

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children should not have any food allergies
  • Children should not have any dietary restraint
  • Children should not a cold or upper respiratory distress
  • Children should not have any psychopathology
  • Children should not have any developmental disabilities
  • Children should not be taking any medications that could influence their sense of smell and taste and activity level

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Caloric Intake
Social Time

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University at Buffalo

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sarah J Salvy, Ph.D., University at Buffalo

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 2, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 2, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

April 3, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 12, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 11, 2009

Last Verified

April 1, 2009

More Information

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Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • DB#2220
  • 1R01HD057190-01A1 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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