Study detail
RecruitingObservational
Neuronal and Behavioral Effects of an Implicit Priming Approach to Improve Eating Behaviors in Obesity
University of Colorado, Denver
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine how different behavioral interventions designed to alter food perceptions and behaviors affect brain responses to food, eating behaviors, and body weight.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Detailed criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 years old * BMI of 27 or greater Exclusion Criteria: * MRI contraindications (e.g., metal or electronic devices in the body) * Pregnancy
Interventions
- BehavioralActive Implicit Priming
Approximately 10-minute behavioral intervention
- BehavioralControl Implicit Priming
Approximately 10-minute behavioral intervention
- BehavioralFood Exposure Task
Approximately 10-30 minute behavioral intervention
Location
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusAurora, Colorado