Status:

COMPLETED

Using EEG Operant Conditioning to Improve Trait Self-Control and Promote Healthy Behavior

Lead Sponsor:

University of Rochester

Conditions:

Obesity

Type II Diabetes

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The field of neuroeconomics has begun to elucidate neural mechanisms underlying self-control; however, researchers have not yet harnessed neuroeconomics findings to develop interventions for improving...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Can read and write fluently in English
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Right-handed
  • Overweight or obese (BMI \> 24.9)
  • Currently has a University of Rochester meal plan
  • Currently in contemplation or action stages of change with respect to weight loss (measured with the Weight Stages of Change Algorithm; Rossi, Rossi, Velicer, \& Prochaska, 1995).

Exclusion

  • History of diabetes, epilepsy, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, food allergies, veganism, mental illness, or eating disorders
  • Currently taking a medication that may have a strong effect on EEG recordings (eg, an antidepressant, stimulant medication, etc.)
  • Currently drinks more than 3 cups of coffee per day or roughly equivalent caffeine intake

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

16 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01801254

Start Date

February 1 2013

End Date

February 1 2015

Last Update

April 30 2015

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University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, United States, 14627