Eating in Absence of HungerNCT07818382
Assessing the Relationships Between Parent-child Eating in the Absence of Hunger, Appetitive Traits, and Food Parenting.
A study testing Eating in Absence of Hunger (EAH) paradigm in people with Eating in Absence of Hunger and Food Parenting, run by State University of New York at Buffalo at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This is a single-visit study consisting of parent-child dyads attending a 2-hour session. The purpose of this research is to use the eating in absence of hunger (EAH) paradigm, to evaluate the association between parental EAH, food parenting, appetitive traits, and children EAH. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 5 to 99 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Eating in Absence of Hunger, Food Parenting, Appetitive Traits
- What is being tested?
- Eating in Absence of Hunger (EAH) paradigm
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 70 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 8 Jul 2026to 1 Dec 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 5 to 99 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Parent/ guardian:
- Age > 18 years old.
- Have a child between the ages of 5 - 11.
- Must be responsible for feeding their eligible child at least 50% of the time.
- Willing and able to eat the meal and snacks provided.
- Fluent in English.
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- Children:
- If parent/ guardian is eligible and participating in the study.
- Child is aged 5 - 11 years.
- Child is not currently diagnosed with a clinical eating disorder (ED).
- Willing and able to eat the meal and snacks provided.
- Child is not on any medications or has any condition that could influence the child's taste, appetite, or olfactory sensory responsiveness.
Who cannot join
- Parent/ guardian:
- Age is >18 years old.
- Their child is determined ineligible (based on age).
- Is responsible for feeding their eligible child < 50% of the time.
- Not fluent in English.
- On medication that could influence their eating or feeding behaviors.
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- If the parent/ guardian is pregnant
- Allergic or unable to eat the study food presented.
- History of choking (without gagging).
- Children:
- Their parent/ guardian is not eligible nor participating in the study.
- Below the age of 5 and above the age of 11.
- Current diagnosis of a clinical eating disorder (ED).
- Allergic or unable to eat the study food presented.
- Medications or conditions that could influence the child's taste, appetite, or olfactory sensory responsiveness.
- History of choking (without gagging).
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
State University of New York at Buffalo (South Campus)
Buffalo, New York, 14214
Hannah E Kolpack, BS, 7168295820, hkolpack@buffalo.edu
About this study
Official title: Eating Together Study
This is a single-visit study consisting of parent-child dyads attending a 2-hour session. The purpose of this research is to use the eating in absence of hunger (EAH) paradigm, to evaluate the association between parental EAH, food parenting, appetitive traits, and children EAH. It is hypothesized that both the parental EAH and the controlling food parenting will have a significant positive association with the children EAH. The results from this study will help us understand how food parenting, appetitive traits, and parental EAH influences the children EAH.
- Being tested
- Eating in Absence of Hunger (EAH) paradigm
- Keywords
- Eating in Absence of Hunger, Food parenting, Appetitive traits, Middle childhood
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Eating in Absence of Hunger (EAH) paradigmBehavioural
Participating dyads will be asked to eat until full at a standardized meal while being video and audio recorded. Dyads will then be separated and undergo a "taste test". This taste test introduces the EAH paradigm, whereas participants will be presented with 8 different highly palatable snack foods and seated activities. They are given 15 minutes of free time to eat and/or engage in these activities. They will be left alone during this time and are informed to not use electronic devices. Their Eating in Absence of Hunger energy intake will be measured by weighing the remaining snack foods. Multiple hunger, thirst, and liking forms throughout the paradigm. The nature of the EAH paradigm is not disclosed until the end of the session, where there is a formal debriefing.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Eating in Absence of Hunger (EAH) paradigm | Experimental | Participating dyads will be asked to eat until full at a standardized meal while being video and audio recorded. Dyads will then be separated and undergo a "taste test". This taste test introduces the EAH paradigm, whereas participants will be presented with 8 different highly palatable snack foods and seated activities. They are given 15 minutes of free time to eat and/or engage in these activities. They will be left alone during this time and are informed to not use electronic devices. Their Eating in Absence of Hunger energy intake will be measured by weighing the remaining snack foods. Multiple hunger, thirst, and liking forms throughout the paradigm. The nature of the EAH paradigm is not disclosed until the end of the session, where there is a formal debriefing. Receives: Behavioral: Eating in Absence of Hunger (EAH) paradigm |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Correlation between parent EAH intake and child EAH intake
Parent EAH intake will be measured by weighing the amount of snacks (in kcal) consumed at the parent EAH paradigm (0kcal to 2400kcal).
Child EAH intake will be measured by weighing the amount of snacks (in kcal) consumed at the child EAH paradigm (0kcal to 2400kcal).
Correlation will be assessed by comparing the parent EAH intake (kcal) and child EAH intake (kcal). If both parent EAH intake (kcal) and child EAH intake (kcal) are high/low, there exists a positive correlation between them. On the other hand, if parent EAH intake (kcal) is high and child EAH intake (kcal) is low or vice versa, there exists a negative correlation between them.
Measured: Up to 120 minutes
Secondary outcomes (2)
Correlation between the parental pressure to eat score and child EAH intake
Child EAH intake will be measured as the amount of snacks consumed during the EAH paradigm (0-2,400 kcal).
Parental pressure to eat score will be assessed using the Pressure to Eat subscale of the Structure and Control in Parent Feeding (SCPF) Questionnaire, with scores ranging from 1-5. Lower scores indicate less parental pressure to eat, while higher scores indicate greater parental pressure to eat.
The correlation between child EAH intake and parental pressure to eat score will be assessed. A positive correlation indicates that higher parental pressure to eat score is associated with higher EAH intake, whereas a negative correlation indicates that higher parental pressure to eat score is associated with lower EAH intake.
Measured: Up to 120 minutes
Correlation between the parental restriction score and child EAH intake
Child EAH intake will be measured as the amount of snacks consumed during the EAH paradigm (0-2,400 kcal).
Parental restriction score will be assessed using the restriction subscale of the Structure and Control in Parent Feeding (SCPF) Questionnaire, with scores ranging from 1-5. Lower scores indicate less parental restriction, while higher scores indicate greater parental restriction.
The correlation between child EAH intake and parental restriction score will be assessed. A positive correlation indicates that higher parental restriction score is associated with higher EAH intake, whereas a negative correlation indicates that higher parental restricton score is associated with lower EAH intake.
Measured: Up to 120 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Sep 2026
- Study start8 Jul 2026
- Primary completion8 Jul 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Eating in Absence of HungerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by State University of New York at BuffaloThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- All participants will participate in the intervention (Eating in absence of Hunger Paradigm).
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Katherine Balantekin, State University of New York at Buffalo
- Investigators
- Katherine N Balantekin, PhD, RD, Principal investigator, University at Buffalo
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07818382
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00010477
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 31 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 14 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Eating Together Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07818382
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STUDY00010477
- Keywords
- Eating in Absence of Hunger, Food parenting, Appetitive traits, Middle childhood
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- State University of New York at BuffaloUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 8 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 Jul 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 14 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is a single-visit study consisting of parent-child dyads attending a 2-hour session. The purpose of this research is to use the eating in absence of hunger (EAH) paradigm, to evaluate the association between parental EAH, food parenting, appetitive traits, and children EAH. It is hypothesized that both the parental EAH and the controlling food parenting will have a significant positive association with the children EAH. The results from this study will help us understand how food parenting, appetitive traits, and parental EAH influences the children EAH.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- All participants will participate in the intervention (Eating in absence of Hunger Paradigm).
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Eating in Absence of Hunger (EAH) paradigm | Experimental | Behavioral: Eating in Absence of Hunger (EAH) paradigmParticipating dyads will be asked to eat until full at a standardized meal while being video and audio recorded. Dyads will then be separated and undergo a "taste test". This taste test introduces the EAH paradigm, whereas participants will be presented with 8 different highly palatable snack foods and seated activities. They are given 15 minutes of free time to eat and/or engage in these activities. They will be left alone during this time and are informed to not use electronic devices. Their Eating in Absence of Hunger energy intake will be measured by weighing the remaining snack foods. Multiple hunger, thirst, and liking forms throughout the paradigm. The nature of the EAH paradigm is not disclosed until the end of the session, where there is a formal debriefing. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 5 to 99 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (12 listed)
- Age > 18 years old.
- Have a child between the ages of 5 - 11.
- Must be responsible for feeding their eligible child at least 50% of the time.
- Willing and able to eat the meal and snacks provided.
- Fluent in English.
Key exclusion criteria (16 listed)
- Age is >18 years old.
- Their child is determined ineligible (based on age).
- Is responsible for feeding their eligible child < 50% of the time.
- Not fluent in English.
- On medication that could influence their eating or feeding behaviors.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Eating in Absence of Hunger (EAH) paradigmParticipating dyads will be asked to eat until full at a standardized meal while being video and audio recorded. Dyads will then be separated and undergo a "taste test". This taste test introduces the EAH paradigm, whereas participants will be presented with 8 different highly palatable snack foods and seated activities. They are given 15 minutes of free time to eat and/or engage in these activities. They will be left alone during this time and are informed to not use electronic devices. Their Eating in Absence of Hunger energy intake will be measured by weighing the remaining snack foods. Multiple hunger, thirst, and liking forms throughout the paradigm. The nature of the EAH paradigm is not disclosed until the end of the session, where there is a formal debriefing. | Behavioural | Eating in Absence of Hunger (EAH) paradigm |
Primary outcome
Correlation between parent EAH intake and child EAH intake
Time frame: Up to 120 minutes
Parent EAH intake will be measured by weighing the amount of snacks (in kcal) consumed at the parent EAH paradigm (0kcal to 2400kcal). Child EAH intake will be measured by weighing the amount of snacks (in kcal) consumed at the child EAH paradigm (0kcal to 2400kcal). Correlation will be assessed by comparing the parent EAH intake (kcal) and child EAH intake (kcal). If both parent EAH intake (kcal) and child EAH intake (kcal) are high/low, there exists a positive correlation between them. On the other hand, if parent EAH intake (kcal) is high and child EAH intake (kcal) is low or vice versa, there exists a negative correlation between them.
2 secondary outcomes
Correlation between the parental pressure to eat score and child EAH intake
Time frame: Up to 120 minutes
Correlation between the parental restriction score and child EAH intake
Time frame: Up to 120 minutes
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
State University of New York at Buffalo (South Campus)
Buffalo, United States
Katherine N Balantekin, PhD, RD principal investigator
University at Buffalo
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Eating in Absence of Hunger (EAH) paradigm in people with Eating in Absence of Hunger and Food Parenting, run by State University of New York at Buffalo at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 12 inclusion and 16 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Correlation between parent EAH intake and child EAH intake (time frame: Up to 120 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Sep 2026.