The Potentially Addictive Properties of Soda: A Feasibility Study
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 13 - 18 |
| Updated: | 2/7/2015 |
| Start Date: | June 2013 |
| End Date: | April 2014 |
| Contact: | Elena C Barbot-Wheaton, BA |
| Email: | elena.barbot-wheaton@berkeley.edu |
| Phone: | 209-351-3031 |
The purpose of this study to investigate the addictive properties of soda and other sugar
sweetened beverages (SBBs) in teenagers aged 13-18 years. It is hypothesized that
participants who were regularly consuming sweetened and caffeinated beverages will
experience symptoms typical of caffeine withdrawal, such as headache and fatigue, during the
SSB withdrawal period.
sweetened beverages (SBBs) in teenagers aged 13-18 years. It is hypothesized that
participants who were regularly consuming sweetened and caffeinated beverages will
experience symptoms typical of caffeine withdrawal, such as headache and fatigue, during the
SSB withdrawal period.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Drinks more than 36 ounces of sugar-sweetened beverages per day
- Speaks fluent English
- Parent speaks English or Spanish
- Lives in San Francisco Bay Area
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or nursing
- Taking medication to address mental health issues
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