Back to resultsEffects of a Computer Game on Activity Choices
Primary Purpose
Overweight
Status
Completed
Phase
Locations
United States
Study Type
Observational
Intervention
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an observational trial for Overweight focused on measuring peer rejection, obesity, amount of food chosen, amount of social time chosen
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults ages 18-50
- Adults with a BMI greater than or equal to 18.5
- Adults must report at least a moderate liking of study foods used
Exclusion Criteria:
- Adults should have no psychopathology
- Adults should have no developmental disabilities
- Adults should have no cold or upper respiratory distress that could influence their activities
- Adults should have not be taking medications that could affect their food intake
- Adults should have no dietary restrictions
- Adults should have no food allergies
Sites / Locations
- University at Buffalo, Division of Behavioral Medicine
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
amount of food chosen amount of social time chosen
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00875511
Brief Title
Effects of a Computer Game on Activity Choices
Study Type
Observational
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
April 2009
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
November 2008 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
undefined (undefined)
Study Completion Date
September 2009 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Name of the Sponsor
University at Buffalo
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The study seeks to discover whether peer rejection increases the value of food relative to peer interaction in overweight individuals. After playing a computer game that randomly simulates peer rejection or peer acceptance, participants will play another computer game that will assess the value of food and social interactions.
Overweight individuals may be more likely to resort to food in moments of distress and less likely to choose to interact with a peer to reestablish their sense of belongingness.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Overweight
Keywords
peer rejection, obesity, amount of food chosen, amount of social time chosen
7. Study Design
Enrollment
40 (Anticipated)
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
amount of food chosen amount of social time chosen
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
50 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Adults ages 18-50
Adults with a BMI greater than or equal to 18.5
Adults must report at least a moderate liking of study foods used
Exclusion Criteria:
Adults should have no psychopathology
Adults should have no developmental disabilities
Adults should have no cold or upper respiratory distress that could influence their activities
Adults should have not be taking medications that could affect their food intake
Adults should have no dietary restrictions
Adults should have no food allergies
Study Population Description
Adults between the ages of 18-50
Sampling Method
Probability Sample
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Sarah J Salvy, Ph.D.
Organizational Affiliation
University at Buffalo
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University at Buffalo, Division of Behavioral Medicine
City
Buffalo
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
14214
Country
United States
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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