This study is NOT currently recruiting participants.
Number
13-HG-0158
Sponsoring Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Recruitment Detail
Type: Completed Study; data analyses ongoing Gender: Female Min Age: 18 Max Age: 50
Referral Letter Required
No
Population Exclusion(s)
Male;Children;Pregnant Women;Fetuses;Non-English Speaking
Keywords
Body Weight; Virtual Environment; Natural History
Recruitment Keyword(s)
None
Condition(s)
Body Weight
Investigational Drug(s)
Investigational Device(s)
Intervention(s)
Supporting Site
National Human Genome Research Institute
- We are studying people s psychological experiences and how these relate to the way people respond have when they see information communicated in different ways. We are testing multiple research questions in this research.
Objectives:
- To learn about how to design future research studies. Also to learn about how to best give people information about health topics.
Eligibility:
- Women with a Body Mass Index of 25 or higher.
Design:
- Before the study visit, participants will answer some questions online about themselves, their experiences, and their thoughts about their weight.
- During the study visit, participants will watch a short scene from a movie, and then answer questions about it.
-Participants will have a simulated doctor visit with a computerized, virtual reality doctor. They will answer more questions about themselves, their experiences, and their thoughts about their weight. Then they will answer questions with researchers.
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All participants will be adult women INCLUSION CRITERIA ARE: 1. being between 18 and 50 years old; 2. having a self reported body mass index of greater than or equal to 25; 3. having the ability to read, write, and converse in English; 4. being able to come to the NIH Clinical Center for one visit. EXCLUSION CRITERIA INCLUDE: 1. having a vestibular or seizure disorder; 2. having a high propensity for motion sickness; 3. known pregnancy; 4. uncorrected low vision or hearing; 5. inability to complete tasks in the virtual environment; 6. being or training to become a physician;
INCLUSION CRITERIA ARE:
1. being between 18 and 50 years old;
2. having a self reported body mass index of greater than or equal to 25;
3. having the ability to read, write, and converse in English;
4. being able to come to the NIH Clinical Center for one visit.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA INCLUDE:
1. having a vestibular or seizure disorder;
2. having a high propensity for motion sickness;
3. known pregnancy;
4. uncorrected low vision or hearing;
5. inability to complete tasks in the virtual environment;
6. being or training to become a physician;
Principal Investigator
Referral Contact
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