NCT07592728NARecruiting

Brief Inhibitory Training for Eating - Intervention

George Mason University

Start Date

5/1/2026

Completion Date

3/10/2027

Summary

The purpose of this study is to conduct a proof-of-concept intervention of daily inhibitory control (IC) training. Aim 1 is to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and barriers of an IC training EMI in adolescents' daily life. Aim 2 is to evaluate the efficacy of IC training for modifying the hypothesized intervention mechanism: food-related IC and eating regulation. In the study, participants will: Complete questionnaires and cognitive tasks Receive a short nutrition education Complete three weeks of daily brain games on your phone

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 14 years to 17 years

Inclusion Criteria: * 14-17 years old * Have overweight or obesity (BMI-z≥85th percentile) * Have a smartphone * Can read and speak English * Interest in improving one's diet. Exclusion Criteria: * Not currently in eating disorder or weight loss treatment or receiving pharmacological/surgical treatment for obesity in the past four weeks * Not meeting criteria for atypical anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Daily inhibitory control training

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Conditions

Overweight and/or Obesity

Locations

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia 22030

United States