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About the Study

Who runs this study?

This study is run at the Section on Growth and Obesity at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute on Child Health and Human Development. Dr. Jack Yanovski, MD, PhD, is the PI for this study.

What is this study about?

This study investigates whether attention training on the smartphone influences teens' eating habits, behavior, and the way their brain reacts to different pictures.

What kind of commitment is involved?

One half-day screening visit. If eligible, participants will be invited to participate in the smartphone program and to return to the NIH Clinical Center for 5 in-person visits over the course of 6 months.

How can I ask questions or ask for help?

Email us at sarah.mi@nih.gov (or click on Contact). We will respond to your email as soon as possible and definitely within 48 business hours.