| Registry | NCT01592487 |
|---|---|
| Status | Withdrawn - Study never started, and there are no plans to initiate. |
| Study type | Observational |
| Sponsor | University of Arkansas (Other) |
| Conditions | Brain Function |
| Dates | start 2013-12-01, primary completion 2013-12-01, completion 2013-12-01, first posted 2012-05-07, last updated 2014-02-12 |
| Locations | 1 site in United States |
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This study is designed to test how breakfast affects brain function, memory and learning in healthy children.
Hypotheses: Based on the results of our initial study and the relevant literature, it is hypothesized that arousal, attention, and performance will be:
1. Greater in those who eat breakfast relative to those who do not;
2. Greater in lean than in overweight children receiving the higher protein breakfast;
3. Greater in fasting lean than fasting overweight children; and
4. Improved following a morning snack in all study groups.
5. Poorer in children with higher stress-related measures (e.g., higher cortisol levels).
6. Heart rate will be lower in fasting relative to fed participants, and across groups will be higher in overweight children.
| Arm | Type | Interventions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lean BMI | BMI in the 25th - 75th percentile | ||
| Overweight BMI | BMI in the 85th - 95th percentile |
Sex: All, ages: 9 Years to 11 Years, accepts healthy volunteers
Inclusion Criteria: * healthy * attending 4th or 5th grade * lean BMI or overweight BMI * right hand dominance * no food allergies * eat breakfast at least 4 mornings/week * no medications for chronic illness/disorder that may affect outcome (as determined by the PI) Exclusion Criteria: * food allergies * medications that could affect the outcome * left hand dominance
| Facility | City | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center | Little Rock, Arkansas | United States |