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Published/Posted By: The Providence American
Posted: April 22, 2017

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  • The Miriam Hospital recruiting children to study emotions, brain functioning

    PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Miriam Hospital is recruiting normal-weight and
    overweight children, ages 10 to 17 for a research study aimed at understanding
    how they regulate their emotions and if that’s related to their weight or
    eating behavior. The findings may help researchers create more effective
    interventions for children struggling with eating and weight.



     



    Study
    participation involves two, two-hour clinic visits during which height and
    weight will be measured and participants will complete questionnaires and an
    interview. Participants will also be asked to view pictures while undergoing an
    MRI scan. Participants cannot have serious medical conditions resulting in
    appetite or weight changes or be taking medications that affect appetite or
    weight, or have a current or past diagnosis of bulimia nervosa or anorexia
    nervosa.



     



    “This
    study will provide important analysis on eating behaviors among overweight kids
    that can be used to develop new ways to help kids whose emotions directly
    impact their eating and weight,” said Caroline West, research coordinator with
    the Weight Control & Diabetes Research Center at The Miriam Hospital.



     



    Study
    participants may be eligible if they are:



    •   
    Between the ages of 10 and 17 years old;



    •   
    Able to read and understand English
    fluently;



    •   
    Not currently pregnant;



    •   
    Willing and able to undergo a one-hour MRI
    scan



     



    According
    to research published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, up to
    30% of children and adolescents with obesity struggle with binge eating.
    Negative emotions are a common trigger for binge eating, especially when kids
    don’t have other coping skills for dealing with low mood.



     



    The
    study will take place at the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center and
    Brown University, and recruitment is ongoing. Participants will receive
    compensation for each study visit.



     



    For
    more information on the study, or to find out if you qualify, please contact
    Caroline at 401-793-8283 or caroline.west@lifespan.org.



     

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