USDA Behavior, Motivation & Nutrition Study

This study will be a cross-sectional study. The primary aim of this study is to compare the relationship between neurological function, metabolic measures and health-related behaviors between normal weight and overweight/obese perimenopausal women.

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Key information

Conditions

Body Weight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

42 year–52 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

USDA, ARS, Western Human Nutrition Research Center

Davis, California, 95616, United States

About this study

To examine physiological and behavioral factors that may help determine health in perimenopausal middle age women. Neuroendocrine function will be measured by broad assessment of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) activity. We will also assess metabolic profiles and behavioral and emotional function. We plan to determine correlations between these measures and nutritional state. Other measures may include insulin, glucose, leptin, IGF-1, triglycerides, free fatty acids, and ghrelin and eating attitudes and physical reactivity.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Body Mass index 18-39.9 kg/m2
Peri-menopausal status by self-report

Exclusion criteria

Pregnant
Plan to become pregnant
Breastfeeding in the last 6 months
Multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease
Menopause confirmed
Unable to refrain from smoking for five hours (self-report)
Unable to refrain from consuming alcohol for two days (self-report)
Weight change > 10 lbs in the preceding 6 months
Chronic corticosteroid use
Oral corticosteroids used more than twice in the last 12 months
Hormonal contraceptives
Antipsychotic, anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medications
Beta adrenergic blockers
Sibutramine, orlistat, phentermine, phendimetrazine, topiramate, zonisamide
Immunosuppressants
Amphetamines and other stimulants
Severe food allergies or intolerances to foods
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Correlation between metabolic measures and health-related behaviors in normal weight and overweight/obese perimenopausal women.

Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center

Fed

Registry information

Official study title

Examination of Metabolic Determinants of Behavior and Motivation in Obesity: Implication to the Development of New Strategies for Achieving Body Weight Health

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Feb 6, 2009
Registry last updated: Sep 14, 2011

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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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