Effects of a Computer Game on Activity Choices

The study seeks to discover whether peer rejection increases the value of food relative to peer interaction in overweight individuals. After playing a computer game that randomly simulates peer rejection or peer acceptance, participants will play another computer game that will assess the value of food and social interactions.

Overweight individuals may be more likely to resort to food in moments of distress and less likely to choose to interact with a peer to reestablish their sense of belongingness.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University at Buffalo, Division of Behavioral Medicine

Buffalo, New York, 14214, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Adults ages 18-50
Adults with a BMI greater than or equal to 18.5
Adults must report at least a moderate liking of study foods used

Exclusion criteria

Adults should have no psychopathology
Adults should have no developmental disabilities
Adults should have no cold or upper respiratory distress that could influence their activities
Adults should have not be taking medications that could affect their food intake
Adults should have no dietary restrictions
Adults should have no food allergies

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

amount of food chosen amount of social time chosen

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University at Buffalo

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Apr 3, 2009
Registry last updated: Jun 28, 2010

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