Child and Adolescent Brain Development and Eating Studies
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are studying eating, cognition, and sleep in children.
Fast Facts
Child Ages 8-12
Child Not Taking Medication That Impacts Appetite or Weight
Parent/Caregiver Available to Participate during Research Visits
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Pittsburgh, PA
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are examining sleep and eating behaviors in adolescents.
In this study, we will look at eating, cognition, and sleep in children between the ages of 8 and 12. In the long term, we hope that having a greater understanding of these factors can help us identify neurodevelopmentally appropriate tools and techniques to optimize mental health interventions aimed at targeting maladaptive eating in children.
Participants in our study, which will include children ages 8-12 and their parent or caregiver, will attend in-person visits at our lab office in Pittsburgh. During these visits, they will meet with research personnel, complete questionnaires and interviews, and provide information on their habits, life experiences, and health outcomes.
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are examining sleep and eating behaviors in adolescents.
In this study, we will look at eating, cognition, and sleep in children between the ages of 8 and 12. In the long term, we hope that having a greater understanding of these factors can help us identify neurodevelopmentally appropriate tools and techniques to optimize mental health interventions aimed at targeting maladaptive eating in children.
Participants in our study, which will include children ages 8-12 and their parent or caregiver, will attend in-person visits at our lab office in Pittsburgh. During these visits, they will meet with research personnel, complete questionnaires and interviews, and provide information on their habits, life experiences, and health outcomes.
Additional Information
In this research, we will examine eating, cognition, and sleep in adolescents. We hope that in the future, this work will help us develop more effective mental health interventions for treating detrimental eating behaviors in children.
You and your child may qualify for this study if they meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria for Your Child:
- Ages 8-12
- Not taking medication that impacts appetite or weight
- Have a parent/caregiver available to participate during research visits (e.g., complete questionnaires, brief cognitive assessments)
- No diagnosis with a mental health or physical health condition that impacts weight or sleep habits
- Not engaging in regular day-time sleep
Throughout the study, participants will attend in-person visits at our lab office in Pittsburgh. These visits will last between 1-3 hours each and will involve meetings with lab personnel, completing questionnaires and interviews, and providing information on habits, life experiences, and health outcomes. Additionally, we will monitor participant sleep and eating behaviors during the study.
Participants will receive compensation for each study visit. We will also offer Lyft rides to and from study visits as needed, as well as gift cards for gas to families commuting from the Pittsburgh suburbs.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
