Hello parents! The BITE Lab (Behavioral Investigations of children’s and Teens’ Eating) is seeking research participants between the ages of ~7-17 for intervention and non-intervention studies addressing eating, weight, and thinking patterns. Participants will be compensated and may receive pictures of their brain! If interested, please contact us at bitelab@upmc.edu or (412) 586-9066.
Project REST
An observational study of sleep and eating behavior in which children will:
- Attend 5 study visits over 4-5 weeks
- Complete surveys and games throughout the week on a smartphone
- Change their sleep patterns for two weeks
- Undergo 2 MRI scans (optional)
Project THINK
A longitudinal study of weight, eating behavior, and cognition in which children will:
- Attend 5 study visits over 2 years
- Complete computer brain games and questionnaires/interviews
- Undergo 2 possible MRI scans
Project HOME
A treatment study for teenagers ages 12-18 with restrictive-type eating disorders in which teens will:
- Attend therapy sessions in their homes 2-3 times a week
- Complete questionnaires and interviews every 6-12 weeks
Project VIBE
A study for teenagers ages 13-17 with dysregulated eating behaviors in which teens will:
- Complete an app design interview and questionnaires virtually or in-person (~1 hour)
- Help develop a mobile app to support teens with overeating or binge eating