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NCT Number: NCT03386396

Brain Fuel - Morning Nutrition and Cognitive Function

This study will help us learn more about how what a child eats can affect how their brain works.

Active, Not Recruiting

This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Obese Body Weight Healthy Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

9 year–10 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72203, United States

About this study

Following a high protein/low carbohydrate meal brain activation and performance measurements will differ from those following a high carbohydrate/low protein meal and executive functioning will be affected.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 9-10 yr, 3rd to 5th grade
  • Obese
  • Right hand dominance
  • Report eating breakfast at least 4 days/week
  • Able to hear at least 20dB stimulus
  • Visual acuity must be at least 20/40
  • Biological mother available to attend visit

Exclusion criteria

  • Full scale IQ <80
  • Children taking medications or having chronic illness/disorders

Treatment and study plan

High protein/low carbohydrate

Dietary Supplement

A high protein/low carbohydrate shake will be given to the child.

High carbohydrate/low protein

Dietary Supplement

A high carbohydrate/low protein shake will be given to the child

Primary outcomes

  1. Psychological assessments

    Time frame: 9-10 years

    Standardized testing

Secondary outcomes

  1. Neurocognitive measures

    Time frame: 9-10 years

    Brain Lab recordings and fMRI readings

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Morning Nutrition and Cognitive Function in Preadolescents

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2026
First posted
Dec 29, 2017
Registry last updated
Oct 20, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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